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Alzheimer’s & Vision Loss

October 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment

This DVD is now available on Amazon: www.amazon.com This video clip is an excerpt of “The Journey of Dementia”, a 3 hour training DVD for Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregivers, with Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA. Preparation and readiness are key to being the best possible caregiver you can be! “The Journey of Dementia” is packed with over 3 hours of essential preparation tips and advice to give you vital information for all situations. You will learn to – make the most of doctor’s visits – get proper screenings to determine the stage of the disease and the best level-appropriate care – look for vital legal and financial documents that need to be prepared before the disease progresses – give the best possible support during Emergencies – to determine when and if facility placement is the best choice – find the best End of Life care Join the thousands of caregivers that have made their loved ones feel at ease with Teepa. “The Journey of Dementia” is presented by The Pines Education Institute of SW Florida and facilitated by Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA. The Pines Education Insitute is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing education, outreach programs, support, resources and counseling to family members and geriatric caregivers. For more information please visit www.pinesofsarasota.org. www.amazon.com
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Alzheimer’s: Letting Go at the End of the Disease

October 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment

This DVD is now available at Amazon. Visit www.amazon.com This video clip is an excerpt of “Progression of Dementia: Seeing Gems – Not Just Loss”, a 2 hour training DVD for Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregivers, with Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA. Know which stage of dementia your loved one or patient experiences to customize your caregiving techniques. In “Progression of Dementia”, a 2 hour training program, Teepa Snow explains the appropriate levels of care needed during different stages of dementia, which types of behaviors to expect, appropriate activity programs and much more. Learn – why patients in later stages can’t relax their muscles and how to safely handle them to avoid bruising – how to reduce the risk of falls – how to safeguard your relationship with the patient during the disease – how to reduce unwanted behaviors by controlling the environment and effectively shifting their focus – about appropriate activities (for an in depth activity program also see “Filling the Day with Meaning”) “Progression of Dementia: Seeing Gems – Not Just loss” is presented by The Pines Education Institute of SW Florida and facilitated by Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA. The Pines Education Insitute is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing education, outreach programs, support, resources and counseling to family members and geriatric caregivers. www.amazon.com
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