| AARP |
Survival Tips for New Caregivers (22:00 min.)
Outlines the physical needs of older persons that must be addressed,
such as exercise, nutrition, and home safety. Also details financial,
medical and legal issues and highlights community services that
help older persons remain as independent as possible while providing
support and respite for caregivers. |
1994 |
| AARP |
It's Your Right: Legal Tips for Home Repair Fraud (16:13 min.)
Targets what to watch for to identify possible scams by fraudulent
home repair contractors, how to select a reputable contractor, and
what should be included in any home repair contract. Provides tips
on what you can do if you suspect, or have become a victim of, a
scam. |
1994 |
| AARP |
Self Protection: It's A Matter of Personal Awareness (11:00 min.)
Steps to take and situations to avoid for personal security while
walking or driving. Whether riding on a bus, leaving the bank, locking
your car, or leaving your home for vacation, it's your role to take
care of your belongings and you. |
1989 |
| AARP |
Fraud and Other Con Games (14:51 min.)
Learn how to avoid some of the most common frauds, scams, and swindles.
Includes the pigeon drop, bait and switch, home repairs, and phony
bank account withdrawals. |
1988 |
| AARP |
Beating the Burglar (8:48 min.)
View your home the way burglars do. Discover vulnerable points of
entry and take preventive measures. |
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| AARP |
Health Quackery: Fact or Fraud? (14:10 min.)
Exposes fraudulent and potentially harmful "miracle cure"
remedies. Health and beauty products are big business ----they can
also be downright dangerous, especially when they're sold as miracle
cures or guarantee youthful vigor and appearance. |
1988 |
| AARP |
Self Help for Public Benefits (22:00 min.)
Helps educate persons about their eligibility for public benefits.
Four vignettes describe the eligibility requirements and procedures
for dealing with Supplemental Security Income, Social Security overpayments,
disability benefits, and Qualified Medicare 28 Beneficiary assistance. |
1993 |
| AARP |
Falls and Fires: Safety in the Home (10:52 min.)
Avoid serious injury from falls and fires in the home. Easy lifestyle
adjustments can make the difference between safety and the pain,
expense, and disability which often result from accidents involving
falls and fires. |
1988 |
| AARP |
Partners in Change (17:27 min.)
Demonstrates the many contributions the older displaced homemaker
brings to the workplace. Serves as an important tool for service
provides, advocates, and community groups concerned about the employment
of older women. Illustrates the value and contributions that mature
women can bring to the workplace. 1988 International Film and TV
Festival of New York aware winner. |
1988 |
| AARP |
Reminiscence - Finding Meaning in Memories (14:48 min.)
A new training program to help families, friends, visitors, health
care providers, and volunteers develop specific skills for effective
interaction with others, particularly older people in isolated living
situations. |
1995 |
| AARP |
What Do I Do Now - Tips for Guardians (8:20 min.)
This video is designed to help newly appointed guardians understand
how to carry out their responsibilities. It shows a new guardian
setting up a bank account, learning about services from a local
Office on Aging, making medical appointments, getting services for
the ward, etc. |
1995 |
| AARP |
Eating for Your Health (13:57 min.)
Many older people are on special diets because of their health.
Tips on low sodium, low cholesterol, low sugar diets for people
with high blood pressure, certain types of heart conditions, diabetes
or who just want to lose a little weight. |
1988 |
| AARP |
Memory: The Long and Short of It (12:28 min.)
Normal changes in memory may occur with aging
and there are
some useful memory skills and information for helping people worry
less about changes in their memory abilities. |
1990 |
| Handel Films |
Safety for Seniors (20:00 min.)
Safety in and around the home. This video reviews stairs, falls,
home repairs, medications and general safety. Awareness can make
the difference to avoid the pain, expense, and disability which
can result from one careless step or action. |
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| PSNH |
Senior Circuit Information Video - Program Introduction (5:00
min.)
An overview of services that PSNH provides for customers, focusing
on senior needs. Services refer to 24 hour customer service, payment
options, medical conditions, the quarterly Senior Circuit newsletter
and related topics. |
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