Real People Talk about Giving Care to Loved Ones with Dementia
When you’re caring for a loved one suffering from dementia, you feel isolated, alone. This documentary, Straight Talk About Dementia, let’s you know you most certainly are not. It explores a host of issues on dementia that are important to families. Interviews are organized by topic and the stories are directly from those who struggle with caregiving issues every day. Topics include ethical caregiving, enhancing communication, encouraging compliance, fundamental daily living activities, like bathing and eating, and caregiver health. Interviews were compiled over an 18-month period in homes and offices of actual caregivers. Easy-to-follow narrative is ideal for support groups and training programs. 45 minutes, close captioned.
