Caregiving with June Callwood targets the millions of individuals who are providing care for a parent, spouse or themselves. The video series provides practical, comprehensive, expert information, solutions to the challenges of caregiving and a glimpse into the lives of real-life caregivers. The programs are hosted by June Callwood, a well-known author and broadcaster and Dr. Irvin Wolkoff, a psychiatrist respected for his dedication to establishing a better understanding of mental health issues. The series has been endorsed by Health Canada, as well as senior and caregiver agencies, associations and service providers across Canada.

To place your order call 1.800.757.4868 (Toronto area call 905.602.1160). Your videos will be delivered in approximately 6-8 weeks. Orders are subject to taxes and delivery charges.

Video Description List

1. THE PSYCHOLOGY OF AGING (31:00 minutes)
   • Perceptions/misconceptions about the aging process
   • Dealing with depression/anxiety/anger/loneliness
   • Slowing down the aging process through activity
   
   
2. PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE (31:00 minutes)
   • Effective financial planning
   • Examining available financial resources
   • Wills/Powers of Attorney/competence
   
   
3. ACCOMMODATION Part 1 (36:31 minutes)
   • The planning process
   • Maintaining independence at home/ adapting the home/ the "Granny Flat"
   • Alternative housing concepts
   
   
4. ACCOMMODATION Part 2 (29:32 minutes)
   • Retirement housing communities/ seniors' apartments
   • Long term care facilities
   • Making choices
   
   
5. RELATIONSHIPS (33:00 minutes)
   • The power of family legacies
   • Maintaining harmonious relationships with the family
   • Avoiding stress/resolving conflict
   
   
6. HOME CARE (26:25 minutes)
   • Qualifying for services
   • What services are available
   • Nursing visits
   
   
7. SAFETY AND SECURITY (34:40 minutes)
   • The prevalence/consequence of falls
   • Home security/Lifeline services
   • Financial scams
   
   
8. DEALING WITH DEMENTIA (28:36 minutes)
   • Caring for the Alzheimer patient/stress management
   • Available treatments/new research
   • Counselling/enlisting help
   
   
9. MOBILITY AND SENSORY DISABILITIES (40:46 minutes)
   • Safety considerations
   • Barriers in the home
   • Assistive devices
   
   
10. ABUSE (31:31 minutes)
    • 'Conspiracy of silence'
    • Physical/psychological abuse
    • Community policing
    
    
11. HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT (30:55 minutes)
    • Doctor/patient/pharmacist relationships: what to ask and how to listen
    • Medication management
    • Medical record
    
    
12. PALLIATIVE CARE/END-OF-LIFE ISSUES (33:00 minutes)
    • Dying at home
    • The volunteer care team
    • Pain management
    
    
13. CARE FOR THE CAREGIVER (34:05 minutes)
    • The sandwich generation: helping women cope
    • Support groups/counselling services
    • Becoming an advocate
    • Tips to avoid stress