The Care Giver Videos
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Aspects of Caring 28 mins 15 secs.
About this Video
Through care giver eyes this video traces four years following diagnosis of a woman in her 40’s with Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis. The purpose of the video is to allow care givers the opportunity to explore their emotions, encourage discussion and problem solving. Also to sensitize those who support care givers to the feelings, needs and behaviours that may be experienced. The video does not gloss over the raw realities of caring for a totally dependent person and issues such as abuse are raised.
Aspects of Living 34 mins.
About This Video
Aspects of Living examines the needs of those requiring care to maximize their quality of life, as well as the needs of those providing the care – be they family, professional or volunteer. It was filmed in the community and in a Long Term Care Facility. Its message is to validate the lives and worth of the disabled, chronically ill and frail elderly and those who care for them.
Practical Aspects of Everyday Life 33 mins.
About This Video
Practical Aspects of Everyday Life looks at issues such as mobility, feeding, dressing, personal care, communication, activities and taking a vacation for a totally disabled adult living at home with Multiple Sclerosis. The challenges of suction pumps and gastric tubes are faced; Life’s joys and beauty are appreciated.
Aspects of Hope In three parts, totaling 59 mins.
About This Video
Aspects of Hope is the fourth video in a series about care giving and living with chronic illness, Multiple Sclerosis, at home. It focuses on the factors influencing the ability to care, cope and continue to see value in life. It shows the emotional and spiritual work that a caregiver must undergo to face life, death, grief and starting over.
What others are saying
Rosemary Oliver, Retired Occupational Therapist Therapist
Of Aspects of Hope Rosemary Oliver, Retired Occupational Therapist states, “This video concludes the journey of caring and sharing, during the closing of a life and the loss and healing of the caregiver. It is an honest but hopeful recounting of the experiences and feelings of care giving, clearly explained and thoughtfully expressed. It looks at both sides
of the story; it describes the roller coaster of emotions and the challenges of decisions throughout this moving presentation. It is punctuated with wonderful photography showing the beauty of nature and the cycle of life. Loss and grief are honestly faced but hope, growth, healing and moving forward continue the positive theme that runs through this story of life. It is an excellent, informative and sensitive production.
From a Caregiver About “Aspects of Hope”
"When I first viewed this video, the sheer volume of information overwhelmed me. My primary interest had been how to deal with my life once my role of care giver had ended. I have found however, I return to this video to get reassurance and support for this very important time I still have with my Mother, before she leaves. I am encouraged to spend my time in the present, to enjoy the moment and take joy in helping my mother live her life today. Even the smallest smile on her face is fixed in my memory. I am now beginning to see and store wonderful moments, as she seems to soften while accepting her reality. Without this video, I am not sure I would have recognized this opportunity.
I am still concerned about my life once my care giving role is finished, but this video helped reinforce a faith that I was not alone and the meaning of my journey would becomes clear at the right time."
Professor of Nursing (Retired) George Brown College, Toronto, Canada says-
"The target audience for these videos, and in particular Aspects of Hope, would include all educational programs teaching:
health care providers from personal support workers to
- bachelor of nursing, chaplaincy
- social work
- counselor, psychotherapist
- grief counselor
I would recommend Aspects of Hope be a part of funeral home libraries, volunteer support groups for cancer and other catastrophic diseases as well as public libraries so that the general population has access to the information."
Judith A Lindop RN, BScN, Med
