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Publications
"Support for People with Cancer and the People who Care About Them" -National Cancer Institute publication (1998)
| This 31-page article discusses
sharing the diagnosis, sharing feelings, coping within
the family, assistance, informational resources,
self-images, the world outside, and living each day.
Click here to read on-line |
"How is Geriatric Primary Care Different?" -by Erie Center on Health & Aging, 1999
| This one page article provides information about what an individual should expect from "good" care for older adults. Click here to read on-line |
What is a Geriatric Assessment -by Debbie Irwin, Erie Center on Health and Aging, 1999
| This one page article provides an overview of a geriatric assessment at the Erie Center on Health and Aging. Click here to read on-line |
Geriatric Primary Medical Care -at Erie Center on Health and Aging (1999)
Advance Directives/Living Wills Information
Pennsylvania Advance Directives: Legal Documents to Assure Future Health Care Choices (1999)
| This 9 page booklet provides information concerning the rights of patients making decisions about their care and treatment. It contains information about advance directives or living wills for health care, and durable powers of attorney for health care, plus anatomical gifts (donation of organs). |
Pennsylvania's Living Will Law: What You Should Know -Senator Jane M. Earll
"What You Need To Know About Living Wills & Guardianship Laws" -Senator Jane M. Earll
How To Talk With The Doctors
Healthy Questions: How to talk to and select physicians, pharmacists, dentists, and vision care specialists" -AARP (1996)
| This 11-page booklet provides information that will assist in the decision making process of choosing health professionals, evaluating current services, keeping a list of questions to ask health professionals, holding your medical documents, and provides advice about registering complaints. |
"Talking with Your Doctor" -American Cancer Society, brochure (1997)
| This pamphlet will provide assistance in building a working relationship with a physician, when faced with a serious illness. |
Medical Information
"Managing a Life-Threatening Illness" - Penn State publication
| This 19-page booklet contains information concerning common reactions to a life-threatening diagnosis, what to consider when communicating with medical personnel, health care consumer rights, daily care alternatives, and sources of support. |
"Support for People with Cancer and the People who Care About Them" -National Cancer Institute publication (1998)
| This 31-page article discusses sharing the diagnosis, sharing feelings, coping within the family, assistance, informational resources, self-images, the world outside, and living each day. |
Resources For Adults With Alzheimer's Disease
"Tips for Caregivers, Helping You Help Others: Practical ways of helping you better care for a person with memory loss and confusion" -JourneyWorks Publishing (1993)
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Twelve Part Series: 1. Caring for the Caregiver 2. Dealing with Wandering 3. Dealing with Anger 4. Making Communication Easier 5. Sleeping Through the Night 6. Reducing Restlessness and Anxiety 7. Basics of Daily Care 8. Making Mealtime Easier 9. Managing Bladder and Bowel Problems 10. Creating a Safe Environment 11. Enjoying Everyday Activities 12. Bathing and Personal Care |
"Understanding Behavior of Alzheimer's Patients" -Dr. Pamela Tronetti, Erie Center on Health & Aging, Two-part series (article in Senior News of Erie County- September & October 1997)
"Living with Alzheimer's" -Dr. Pamela Tronetti, Erie Center on Health & Aging (article in Senior News of Erie County - April 1998)
Section 3 Video Library Materials
"Who Decides If You Can't: Planning Family Medical Decisionmaking" -AARP Total Running Time: 10 min, 50 sec.
"Living With Alzheimer's: A three part series" -produced by: Long Island Alzheimer's Association
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Part One: Understanding Alzheimer's Part Two: Choices In Caregiving Part Three: Challenges Of Caregiving |
"Aging Parents: The Family Survival Guide" -Lifetapes Communications, Inc. (1997). A Two Tape Series.
| Comprehensive guides to help all adult children understand and address issues they may be facing today and tomorrow. This video series is valuable for long-range planning, in all areas of caring for your parents. |
"Stay In Charge Of Your Life!: 5 Short Videos that can help you live independently in your community" -AARP (1996) One Tape. Total Running Time: 1 hr, 41 min.
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Home Modification: Why Move? Improve! (16 min.) It's Your Right: Legal Tips for Home Repair Fraud (18 min.) Memory: The Long and Short of It (14 min.) Self-Help for Public Benefits (24 min.) Survival Tips for New Caregivers (27 min.) |
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