The Caregivers' Journey
5-Part Video Series

According to a Census Bureau Report caregiving will increase from 1 in every 8 Americans to 1 in every 5 by the year 2050. Along with an increase demand for quality care, escalating costs have forced healthcare providers to steadily reduce their services. With this reality, the necessity for Caregivers' is needed now more than ever. Join host Dr. Geila Bar-David, a gerontologist and caregiving specialist as she guides you through this provocative and informative 5-part video series. Included are the emotional, physical, and psychological steps taken during a caregiver's experience. Each video is divided into three segments; 1) Introductory Relaxation (6 minutes); 2) Main Program (approx. 16 minutes);
and 3) Concluding Exercise (6 minutes).

The Journey Begins
Features caregivers sharing common experiences such as: Their Day of Discovery, Role Reversal, Changing Relationships and Taking Charge.

The Toll
Summarizes the tough costs of being a caregiver; including anger, guilt, loneliness, frustration, financial difficulties, and burnout. Others will benefit from the perspective and humor shared by 19 caregivers.

Surviving
Compassionate caregivers' share wise advice on how to cope with emotional, mental and physical strains. Topics include: Forgiving Yourself, Taking One Day at a Time, Breaking Problems Down, and Joining a Support Group.

Healing
Reveals caregivers' feelings of loss and their eventual healing. Viewers benefit by frank, mature advice. This video offers ways to help heal and encourages participants to choose at least one way to help work through their grief.

Quiet Triumphs
Examines a moving testament to the human spirit. This video illustrates how caregivers' realize the importance of living in the moment, stretching their capacity for patience and caring, and even how to go on to lead more caring and fulfilling lives.

". . . enlightening, pertinent, concise."
--Stephen Reingold, MD, MSc

" . . . completely on target ."
--Sue MacDonald, RN

**Facilitator Workbooks Included**

Approx. 30 minutes each . . .1998
Intermediate, Jr. High, General

$79.95 each vhs • $295.00 series of 5 videos