The Educated Caregiver Video Series - Discontinued

The Educated Caregiver Video Series includes 3 volumes of information from other caregivers who share their experiences, insights and advice. From them and from healthcare professionals, these videos contain skills and valuable strategies for taking care of the caregiver and their loved one. Short, easily viewed segments allow the user to focus on or review specific skills.

Coping Skills: Volume 1, 80 minutes. From those who have shouldered it themselves, learn how to deal with the physical and emotional burden caregivers experience: Gaining control over a demanding daily routine • Reducing stress • Averting burnout, or "compassion fatigue" • Preparing for when your loved one leaves home • Dealing with natural feelings of helplessness, anger, resentment and guilt.

Hands-On Skills: Volume 2, 45 minutes. Step-by-step demonstrations of key caregiving skills for every day, such as: • Caring for bed-ridden patients • Assistance with walking • Transferring from a bed to a chair • Dressing, grooming and hygiene • Assessment techniques • Home safety.

Essential Knowledge Volume 3, 48 minutes. Healthcare professionals share vital information every caregiver needs to know, including: • Communicating with a loved one • Administering medications and understanding interactions • Avoiding and controlling infection • Wound care and preventing bed sores • Ensuring proper nutrition.

The Educated Caregiver Video Series Specifications:

Available in: DVD.

Includes: 3 volumes.

Run time: 2 hours 53 minutes.

Made in: USA.