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The Video Respite series provides caregivers with a tool to improve the quality of life for the person or the people in their care.
Each of the thirteen videos also provides the caregiver with a way to improve his or her own quality of life by providing a respite from the challenges of caring. 
All are designed to hold the attention of people with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia through music, light movement, and reminiscence.
The people on the videos become very real friends to the people who are watching. As they have a conversation, or sing together, or remember times in the past, you are able to have some time away from the caregiver role, time to prepare a meal, to write a letter, to read a book.
These tapes are wonderful additions to an overall care strategy. Each provides physical exercise in the form of light movement, socialization, reminiscence, and sensory and cognitive stimulation. All are ideal aids for caring for a person with dementia in the home, and they also work well in a group situation, in nursing homes and Alzheimer's day care.
The broad variety of subjects and presenters ensures that there is a video for everyone. Tony talks to men and Diane chats with women. George shares Christmas memories, and Joyce remembers favorite things. There is one that celebrates African American culture and another that rejoices in Jewish holidays and traditions. One, A Visit With Maria, is in Spanish.
While playing the guitar and Autoharp, Marianne engages the viewer as she sings familiar songs and discusses memories such as music lessons, family gatherings, and childhood friends.
Approximate Length: 59 minutes..............$59.95 $39.95
Diane chats about warm topics from family gatherings and meal preparations to dressing up with hats and courtship days. She enjoys a visit from her two grandchildren.
Approximate Length: 40 minutes..............$55.50 $39.95
A visit with Tony on his work break is ideal for men. Subjects include work days, jobs, work companions, baseball, first cars and first loves. Tony's cuddly dog, Sparky, joins him for a visit.
Approximate Length: 25 minutes..............$49.95 $39.95
Songs and memories of "school days" and routines such as reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Includes memories of city and country life as well as a brief recollection of the Roaring Twenties. A cute Toddler named Kyle visits.
Approximate Length: 25 minutes..............$39.95
Becky recalls and prepares for a Fourth of July celebration. Memories about the American flag, marching bands and parades. Even Becky's cat joins in on the patriotic visit.
Approximate Length: 30 minutes..............$52.50 $39.95
Viewers will enjoy memories of the special Christmas season as George discusses the traditions of Christmas trees, gifts and stockings. Many familiar carols are beautifully sung.
Approximate Length: 45 minutes..............$57.75 $39.95
Joyce discusses pleasant memories of growing up, including hometowns and parents. She shares a visit with a darling one-year-old child and even a lively dog.
Approximate Length: 38 minutes..............$52.50 $39.95
Dawn, her baby, and others share early memories of growing up in Canada. Stories of important Canadian events such as Expo '67 and hockey night are remembered. There's a visit from Dawn's brother dressed in his hockey uniform.
Approximate Length: 35 minutes..............$57.75 $39.95
While sharing stories and songs, Cathy encourages viewers to move, walk and march along with favorite songs. There's a visit from a boy playing kickball and from a fluffy lamb.
Approximate Length: 45 minutes..............$57.75 $39.95
David, a warm, caring Jewish man, recalls weddings, Passover, Chanukah and other holiday celebrations. His wife and children help light the Shabbos candles and sing favorite yiddish songs.
Approximate Length: 59 minutes..............$52.50 $39.95
Tailored for African-Americans, this video looks back on celebrations, church picnics and warm family gatherings. All this is highlighted by good old home cooking and familiar, traditional songs.
Approximate Length: 46 minutes..............$52.50 $39.95
In Spanish, Maria invites viewers to sing along with old favorite songs relating to childhood memories, friends, parents and fun-filled festivals. Includes light hand and arm exercises.
Approximate Length: 39 minutes..............$52.50 $39.95
In this video, the viewer will be reminded of five-mile hikes to school, games, trips to the candy store, and even spoonfuls of castor oil. And with the help of an energetic, fun host, viewers fondly relive and even laugh at some of the trips down memory lane.
Approximate Length: 50 minutes..............$52.50 $39.95
Another class of movie or video that we highly recommend showcases beautiful natural scenery with relaxing musical accompaniment. This type of entertainment is perfect for the caregiver to enjoy with the person in her care. Both stimulating and relaxing, our selection of nature videos will be enjoyed over and over again. (more ambient videos)
