Catastrophic Care Conference
Available: c/o Diane Driver
3 Videos
Center on Aging
535 University Hall
University of California at Berkeley
(510) 643-6427

The sweeping changes made in the Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act of 1988 (MCCA) are described, including changes in coverage of hospital stays, prescription drugs, respite care, physician services and nursing home care. Provides a description of the financing system for the new Medicare benefits and gives a comprehensive overview of the entire Medicare program. Also focuses on the changes in the Medi-Cal program as a result of MCCA, emphasizing what advocates can do assist clients in obtaining the intended benefits of the new provisions. Explains new and old rules for spousal responsibility and asset transfers.



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Coming of Age...A Guide to Senior Services
Running time: 30 minutes/ video
California Department of Aging
& California Attorney General's Office
Available: c/o Diane Driver
Center on Aging
535 University Hall
University of California at Berkeley
(510) 643-6427

This video and accompanying booklet, aimed at seniors and their families, helps explain the wide spectrum of programs and services to today's senior.



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Corporate Eldercare Programs: What We've Learned and Future Strategies
Audiotape

Symposium at the 38th Annual Conference of the American Society on Aging. Explores the past, present and future issues in eldercare programs. Describes categories of eldercare programs, and discusses ways to assess corporate interest and to develop programs. Lastly discusses the possible future of corporate eldercare programs which may involve community agencies.

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Dignity, Activity and Laughter
University of Southern California
Andrus Gerontological Center
Available from CASAS
School of Social Welfare
16 Haviland
University of California at Berkeley
(510) 642-3285

Provides guidance for activity planning in adult day care centers serving people with Alzheimer's Disease or related dementias. Provides guidelines for selecting and analyzing activities according to the special needs of this population, as well as specific goals which should be considered.



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European Models of Assisted Living Housing for Mentally and Physically Frail Older People
Running time: 1 hour/video
Available: c/o Diane Driver
Center on Aging
535 University Hall
University of California at Berkeley
(510) 643-6427

Lecture about the option of assisted living housing as an alternative to nursing homes. Provides guidelines for appropriate assisted living. Provides photo examples for innovative architecture designed specifically for assisted living. Discusses the implications of various designs on the services provided and the interaction of the facility with the community.

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Gatekeepers
Running time: 39 minutes / video
CMHC
Available from CASAS
School of Social Welfare
16 Haviland
University of California at Berkeley
(510) 642-3285

Explains the "Gatekeepers" program which utilizes community members as volunteers to assess the unmet needs of the elderly during their daily contact in their employment. Provides training for "gatekeepers" in assessment of the person, their environment, their social supports, suicide risk, caregiver stress, and elder abuse, then provides guidelines for referring this person to the appropriate agency.



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Healthy Aging: Model Health Promotion Programs for Minority Elders
Running time: 50 minutes/video
American Association of Retired Persons
Available from CASAS
School of Social Welfare
16 Haviland
University of California at Berkeley
(510) 642-3285

This video offers profiles of older adults who are "on the road to good health" and describes five innovative programs for health promotion. Each minority group in the U.S. has its own set of health characteristics and issues. The best health promotion efforts for minorities assure equal opportunity and dignity, and reinforce the informal support systems and processes that already exist.



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Home Care: A Case Study in Interdisciplinary Team Practice
Running time: 38 minutes / video
University of Washington Instructional Media Services
Available: c/o Diane Driver
Center on Aging
535 University Hall
University of California at Berkeley
(510) 643-6427

Provides an example of how an older woman might deal with the after effects of a stroke and in-home support services.

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How to Find and Evaluate High Quality Eldercare
Running time: 42:30 / video
Lutheran Center on Aging
Available from CASAS
School of Social Welfare
16 Haviland
University of California at Berkeley
(510) 642-3285

Addresses the questions and issues which often arise for people with eldercare responsibilities. This video is intended to provide basic information about local resources, and to assist family caregivers to cope with and manage the responsibilities of caregiving.



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Self Help for Public Benefits
Running time: 22 minutes/video
Legal Counsel for the Elderly/American Association of Retired Persons
Available: c/o Diane Driver
Center on Aging
535 University Hall
University of California at Berkeley
(510) 643-6427

This video addresses four areas of interest for older individuals: SSI eligibility; Social Security overpayment; Disability benefits; and Qualified Medicare Beneficiary. It describes eligibility criteria, how to apply for benefits, and how to deal with government agencies through a series of vignettes.



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This is On Lok
Available: c/o Diane Driver
Center on Aging
535 University Hall
University of California at Berkeley
(510) 643-6427

Brings you on a visit to On Lok's day health centers and various departments where participants receive high quality care. You will learn how On Lok began and how it creatively uses public financing to effectively control long term care costs. You will also visit On Lok's innovative interenerational program.



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We Can Help You Take Care
Running time: 13:30 / video
Aerospace Corporation
Eldercare Referral Service
Available from CASAS
School of Social Welfare
16 Haviland
University of California at Berkeley
(510) 642-3285

Designed to inform employees of companies that utilize the Eldercare Consultation and Referral Service of Work/Family Elder Directions of the services that are available to them and to their parents.



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