Alzheimer's Care Series
Resisting Care...Putting Yourself in Their Shoes
By Margo Meisel
for the Assisted Living Federation of America

Caregivers need to remember that when patients resist care they are often struggling to preserve their own dignity, and to understand the confusing world of dementia in which they live. In this video, Alzheimer's experts outline the best practices for avoiding or reducing the number of situations which lead to resistance, and demonstrate the importance of patience and compassion in the care of resistant patients.

Available on DVD as part of the Alzheimer's Care Series

14 minutes
© 1997
Purchase $149 VHS
Order No. QA-284
ISBN (VHS) 1-57295-284-9

Reviews
"The best skill-building tool we've found. These materials have helped even our most experienced staff gain new insights, more confidence, and greater satisfaction." Timothy Fosnight, RN, Retirement Home Administrator

Awards & Conference Screenings
CINE Golden Eagle
Mature Media National Gold Award
Gold, Health Sciences Communications Assn.

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