And Thou Shalt Honor Complete Collection
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Did you know that today, we have more parents to care for than children? Eldercare has replaced childcare as a leading healthcare issue.
The groundbreaking PBS series And Thou Shalt Honor brings to light the challenges facing today's caregivers. The struggles and rewards of caregiving are given equal treatment in this incisive and thoughtful series.
Sensitively hosted by Joe Mantegna, the purpose of the program is to promote awareness of the issue, promote awareness of the needs of caregivers and promote discussion of the importance of the issue before it becomes a national crisis. The program is meant to be a lightening rod to rally support, raise awareness, and energize a movement to change the fate of caregivers in this country.
"I...recommend this remarkable...program. It spares us the usual mawkish superficiality of television and provides us with the reality of how our society treats and fails the nation's caregivers and those they care for in about 23 million American households." - Newsday.
"The struggles and rewards of caregiving are given equal treatment in this thoughtful documentary. It celebrates the circle of life." - LA Times.
"Doctors and other health care providers cannot do the work of caregiving, nor do they often or adequately educate caregivers about their critical role in the health care system. That's why And Thou Shalt Honor is such an important contribution to the field of caregiving." - Howard M. Fil lit, M.D., Executive Director o the Institute for the Study of Aging, NYC.
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And Thou Shalt Honor
As seen on PBS, And Thou Shalt Honor is the complete two-hour original broadcast, including all of the profiles and interviews.
The groundbreaking PBS special And Thou Shalt Honor brings…
Beloved Strangers
Four million people in America now suffer from Alzheimer's disease, and with the aging of the Boomers, the prevalence of Alzheimer's is expected to double within the next decade. Caring…
In Sickness and In Health
Unexpected illness can strike a family at any time. In this video, three different families share their insights and pain on caring for and living with a major illness.
George…
Separated by Time and Distance
Nearly 7 million Americans are long-distance caregivers for their loved ones. This video explores several dilemmas and solutions to dealing with caregiving from afar. Also features the services of Rona…
Respite Care - Caring for the Caregiver
Without scheduled respite, caregivers run the risk of burnout, exhaustion or other stress-related illness, thus endangering the very person they are caring for.
Caregiver support groups, retreats, adult day care…
Spiritual Caregiving
Caregiving involves not just the body and mind but also the spirit. Religious communities pay particular attention to enriching the spiritual component of their caregiving programs, each in its own…
The Aging Game
Helping medical students prepare for careers in the field of gerontology, Dr. Jim Pacala, Dean of the University of Minnesota Medical School, introduces these eager clinicians to the world of…
The Green House Project
The Green House Projects are modeled on the vision of Dr. Bill Thomas to build more humane living centers for frail elders. The centers seek to create an atmosphere where…
Voices from the Trenches
This program examines the relationship between Certified Nursing Assistants and those they care for at home and in care facilities.
These foot soldiers of caregiving don't mince words in their…
Every American’s Guide to Long-Term Care Insurance
Thanks to innovations in health and science, human beings now live longer than ever before. But at what cost? Without advanced planning, the expenses of long-term care can be overwhelming.…
Getting Around - Alternatives for Seniors Who No Longer Drive
With host Jerry Mathers, the star of the original Leave It to Beaver TV series, Getting Around - Alternatives for Seniors Who No Longer Drive tackles the challenge of developing…
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Separated by Time and Distance
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"Bob, I'm Really Busy" - The Impact of Impersonal Care on the Well-Being of Persons Living with Dementia
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