Curated list of videos for home health aides who care for elderly clients with dementia

The following list was curated in the summer of 2015 to be used by home health aides who care for elderly clients with dementia.

MyWay Caregiving YouTube Reminders
For Patients with Dementia
Recommended by the Geriatric Education Center of Greater Philadelphia, August 2015

FOR A COMPLETE REVIEW:

Red Cross video on personal care

This 23 minute video goes over a complete routine of morning care from brushing teeth to clipping nails.

FOR TIPS ON BATHING:

Bathing & Dressing (Caregiver College Video Series)

This 6 minute video is an excellent quick review.

Or

Bathing a patient with dementia/Alzheimer's

This short video by Teepa Snow gives great advice on reassurance prior to bathing confused clients

FOR TIPS ON TRANSFERRING A CLIENT WHO CANNOT MOVE AROUND ON HER OWN:

Ch. 1: Transfer Skills (Caregiver College Video Series)

Tips and instructions on how to use gravity and leverage to assist you when lifting or transferring a client who has limited mobility.

FOR TIPS ON USE OF THE TOILET WITH A CONFUSED CLIENT:

Ch. 5: Toileting & Incontinence (Caregiver College Video Series)

This 5 minute video is thorough and easy to understand.

FOR TIPS ON MANAGING DIFFICULT BEHAVIORS:

Ch. 6: Behavioral Issues (Caregiver College Video Series)

The video reminds us about redirecting confused patients as a tool.

All videos accessed August 2015