HCI TV

Welcome to HCI TV!

This video resource page answers some of the questions that families and professional caregivers find most challenging. You ask the questions—then we'll select footage from our training programs to answer them, or if we don't have existing footage, we'll select some questions and create responses during a future filming session.

How does this work? It's simple! To submit a question, or to comment on the videos below, just Contact Us. Otherwise, start getting answers to some of your questions by clicking on the links below.

Sudden Mood or Behavior Changes

"My wife has dementia, and most of her problems have been with her memory. Now she's having sudden mood swings and changes in behavior. What's going on with her?"
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Getting Them To Help

"I provide in-home care for my husband, who has Alzheimer's disease. Sometimes he really makes it difficult to do things like taking him to the doctor or giving him a bath. Is there anything I can do to make this easier for both of us?"
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Enjoyable Involvement

"I am a personal care assistant, working with a client in their home. The person has dementia and follows me around the entire time I'm there. Is there some way of keeping him occupied while I do his laundry and clean the house?"
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Stories from the Past

"Dad seems to be so happy when we talk about things that happened when he was a child. He was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease three years ago, and lately I feel like all we talk about is the past. It wasn't this way before. Is it okay for him to be acting this way? I'm worried, plus I get tired of hearing the same childhood stories over and over again."
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Simplifying Tasks

"My wife has dementia and still lives at home, but she can't do things around the house and take care of herself like she used to be able to. What's going on? How can I help her help herself?"
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The Power of Activities

"My mom has Alzheimer's disease and couldn't live alone any more, so now she's living with me. She wants to help in the kitchen, but she just sits there. It's driving me crazy! What can I do?"
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Basing Activities on Skills

"I am completely overwhelmed with my dad, who has dementia. Things he could do just a few months ago he doesn't seem to be able to do any more. We're both frustrated. Help!"
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Wearing the Same Clothes

"My husband has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Lately, he's started wearing the same clothes day after day. We get into huge fights when I try to tell him to change his shirt and pants. I don't like yelling at him...but what else can I do?"
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