Television in the Nursing Home: A Case Study of the Media Consumption Routines and Strategies of Nursing Home Residents is a three-stage ethnographic study of media use by the elderly in long-term care facilities. This research concludes that watching television is the most prevalent and pervasive activity for patients. Activity directors can now learn how television and media can offer diversion, enhancement of personality, awareness, and sociability to their patients and offers suggestions on roommate coordination, selection of appropriate media, and communication resources. Containing the latest knowledge involving communication and gerontology, Television in the Nursing Home will help you offer programs that will meet the demands of an expanding elderly population. Developed as a perspective for examining patterns of social interaction, Television in the Nursing Home gives suggestions on how you can use the media to create new activities for patients, maximizing the television as a resource for the elderly. You will gain valuable insight on: proof to dispel the myth that television in long-term patient care causes withdrawal and depression a breakthrough in the treatment of media and aging, enhancing media-based activities and the use and purchase of electronic equipment for care facilities studies on how and why television is the most accessible medium of communication information for the development of new media designed specifically for use by the elderly creation of media-centered activities that recognize the potential for therapeutic use of communication technologies in the nursing home The research presented in Television in the Nursing Home establishes the fact that television consumption, once thought to be problematic, should be seen as desirable and necessary. This important book also proves how television is a resource that provides comfort, self-expression, and sociality. This first-ever study will convince you that television and media use in long-term care is beneficial and essential to the wellness of your patients.

In 1996, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) released its report Telemedicine: A Guide to Assessing Telecommunications for Health Care. In that report, the IOM Committee on Evaluating Clinical Applications of Telemedicine found telemedicine is similar in most respects to other technologies for which better evidence of effectiveness is also being demanded. Telemedicine, however, has some special characteristics-shared with information technologies generally-that warrant particular notice from evaluators and decision makers. Since that time, attention to telehealth has continued to grow in both the public and private sectors. Peer-reviewed journals and professional societies are devoted to telehealth, the federal government provides grant funding to promote the use of telehealth, and the private technology industry continues to develop new applications for telehealth. However, barriers remain to the use of telehealth modalities, including issues related to reimbursement, licensure, workforce, and costs. Also, some areas of telehealth have developed a stronger evidence base than others. The Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA) sponsored the IOM in holding a workshop in Washington, DC, on August 8-9 2012, to examine how the use of telehealth technology can fit into the U.S. health care system. HRSA asked the IOM to focus on the potential for telehealth to serve geographically isolated individuals and extend the reach of scarce resources while also emphasizing the quality and value in the delivery of health care services. This workshop summary discusses the evolution of telehealth since 1996, including the increasing role of the private sector, policies that have promoted or delayed the use of telehealth, and consumer acceptance of telehealth. The Role of Telehealth in an Evolving Health Care Environment: Workshop Summary discusses the current evidence base for telehealth, including available data and gaps in data; discuss how technological developments, including mobile telehealth, electronic intensive care units, remote monitoring, social networking, and wearable devices, in conjunction with the push for electronic health records, is changing the delivery of health care in rural and urban environments. This report also summarizes actions that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) can undertake to further the use of telehealth to improve health care outcomes while controlling costs in the current health care environment.

Full of beautiful color images of great Classic Television that stimulate long-term memories. Share the fun and relaxing pleasures with a loved one of flipping through photos of old TV programs that can spark conversation or reminiscence, reinforcing a sense of self and identity. Walk down memory lane with color pictures of over 100 favorite TV shows from the 1950s to the 1970s, including smash hits like Gunsmoke, I Love Lucy, M*A*S*H, Dragnet, Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts, and much more! There is minimal text so the images can prompt personal stories and encourage communication. Rekindle the love of books for elderly readers with dementia. Our books are specifically designed for adults, as giving seniors books meant for children can be demeaning. They are also short and lightweight, without the distractions and awkwardness of handling larger photo books. Give the gift of self-empowerment, hope, and dignity to people with dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, or those rehabilitating after a stroke. Seniors who struggle with memory loss, eyesight or strength challenges who find it difficult to hold a heavy book or read long paragraphs of text will also enjoy this book. Connect to a Loved One Set a positive mood for interaction with full-color, high quality photos Quiet and calm activity, especially for afternoon and evening hours This is Book #5 of our Reminiscence Books series designed to spark distant memories and restore a sense of self. Your loved one will enjoy these memories, and will often enjoy sharing them with you. Reassuring No mention on or inside the book of dementia, memory loss, or anything that could cause stress or embarrassment Easy to Read Each photo has a short, Large Print caption with the title, summary of the program, and years Conveniently divided into Comedies, Dramas, Variety / Reality shows, Westerns, Animated / Kids shows, and Anthologies Memory Stimulation Images are a powerful opportunity for association and reminiscence Comfortable to Hold Lightweight Soft Cover 8.5 x 11 inches 41 pages High Quality High Resolution Carefully curated Vivid, Full Color Helpful Tips for Families, Caregivers, and Assisted Living Staff Sit beside your loved-one in a quiet area with no distractions Avoid shadows or reflections on the pages Provide a pillow on your loved-one's lap to support their hands and the book Allow your loved one to turn the pages when possible. This allows them to control the pace for engagement and reminiscence. If your loved one seems to particularly respond to a picture, ask if it makes them think of a story. Avoid asking specific questions with factual answers. Use in a group or care setting can bring individuals with dementia together and can be used as an entertaining activity that helps combat boredom or depression. Leave the book in an accessible place that allows your loved one to pick it up on their own time. More Products, Activities, and Gifts for People with Alzheimer's or Dementia Click on "Mighty Oak Books" underneath the book title for links to our full catalogue. Memories: Memory Lane 1940s Memories: Memory Lane 1950s Memories: Memory Lane 1960s Memories: Movie Stars Memory Lane Picture Book of Psalms- Best Seller! Picture Book of Puppies- Best Seller! Picture Book of Gospels Picture Book of Birds Fun and Relaxing Activities for Adults (Vol.1)- Best Seller! Coloring Book of Psalms

Sandra Gaffney entered her first nursing home for long-term care at the unusually young age of fifty. Fourteen years earlier she had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Over the next sixteen years, Gaffney lived in nursing homes in Florida, Virginia, and Minnesota, as the ways she could be close to family changed. She describes her situation in these words: "As a nursing home resident, I require total or maximum care. I have limited use of my hands and arms. With special splints, I am able to turn the pages of my books, use the telephone and TV/VCR/FM radio remote control. When my cup is positioned properly, I can drink independently. I am able to walk with a platform walker and the help of two nursing assistants. My walking is not functional; it is only for exercise. After I moved into my third nursing home, I learned to operate a power wheelchair by using an adaptive switch between my knees. ... All other areas of physical care have to be done for me. My speech is impaired. If people listen carefully, they can understand what I am saying. ... I am able to eat regular food and breathe on my own." Gaffney became an acute observer and strategist about how to live in a nursing home. Her first-person account, dictated to family members and assistants, covers making the decision to enter a nursing home, choosing the right one, and understanding its culture. She talks about how to furnish your room and about all the issues that arise in a resident's typical day. She has much to say about communication with staff and family about "how to help others help me." Gaffney's daughters, Amy and Bridget, and her friend Ellen Potter provide additional perspectives on the caregiving experience.

This work explores cinema-going in the 1930s, when it was a favourite leisure activity. Kuhn discovers how cinema provided a much-appreciated touch of glamour, and examines the influences of screen heroes and heroines.