Below is a list of Video categories.

CareGiver

Coping

Exercise

General Treatment

Nutrition

Speech

SG- 2 CELEBRATION: KEYS TO SUCCESSFUL EATING (CG)

Offers practical solutions to frequently encountered eating problems for those with Parkinson’s disease. Produced by the Parkinson’s disease Clinic at Methodist Hospital in Minneapolis, this 30 minute video (also available in a 20 minute teaching version) offers suggestions to increase the pleasure of eating, decrease anxiety, and reduce the risk of medical complications. Exercises which help strengthen the muscles involved in eating are directed by a speech pathologist and demonstrated by a person with Parkinson’s disease. Food choices are discussed. Adaptive equipment is presented by an occupational therapist and demonstrated. Celebration is a valuable resource for anyone who cares for someone with PD.

SG-16 CARING FOR THE CAREGIVER (CG)

Legal and financial aspects of long term care. (Revocable, irrevocable living trust - long term care - insurance - divorce - Medicaid.)
John Milgate, Attorney I & R Center, Daly City, CA 10/93 (50 minutes)

SG-19 THE SUPPORTING HAND - THE CARER (CAREGIVER) IN PARKINSON’S DISEASE (CG)

It discusses the importance of education, family support, exercise, support groups, suggestions for home exercises, clothing, equipment, input from a neurologist and a physiotherapist. Produced in Australia by Merck & Co., Inc. 1993 (30 minutes)

SG-20 CARING FOR THE CAREGIVER (CG)

Part I - Body, mind and spirit - Caring for the Caregiver - Joan Evans, LCSW (45 minutes)
Part 2 - Parkinson’s Partners: The unasked questions - Jeffrey Kingman, MD (45 minutes)
Walnut Creek, CA October 27, 1993, APDA Workshop for Parkinson’s disease caregivers.

SG-23 TAKE CARE - CARING FOR THE CAREGIVER (CG)

Susan Reese, RN, LCSW, APDA Chicago area I & R Center Coordinator.
Relationship caregiver - patient, partnership - team relationship - emotional impact on family - effort to make family life as normal as possible - feeling of guilt, resentment, depression. Change in role within the family. Mainstay book mentioned. Need of help from outside. Importance of team approach to manage the patient—importance of rest, recreation. Family members contribution, how to arrange for it, need of a person in whom to confide, importance of professional counselor, if and when needed; exercise and walking. Mention of Love and Chronic Illness book. Support groups role.
APDA Chicago Chapter Symposium - Palmer House 3/24/95 (40 minutes)

SG-25 CARING FOR PATIENTS WITH PARKINSON’S DISEASE: COPING WITH CHANGES
IN COMMUNICATION (CG)

Presentation by various medical experts specialized in the field of Parkinson disease and caregivers. It discusses the disease, its symptoms, causes, treatment, progression, importance of caregiving.
Voice changes are reviewed and explained. Lee Silverman Voice Treatment is described. Cognitive intellectual changes in Parkinson patients are also reviewed and techniques for helping patients to cope with them presented. A three-page summary comes with the tape.
University of Arizona 55 Minutes January 199

SG-30 CIRCLES OF CONNECTIONS-A SUPPORT GROUP LEADERS’ WORKSHOP (CG)
Patricia Connelley, RN, MPH

The presentation of Ms. Connelley to a group of Parkinson’s disease support group leaders deals with connections made by one person with others doing the same things or having the same interests or problems. Open to establish a sound working relationship and confidence. Empathy, compassion results in a feeling of well being and safety; they establish a spiritual connection among the members of a group. If and when a problem exists, it has to be properly identified, before it can be successfully solved.
Presentation and Questions and Answers -
Glenbrook Hospital, APDA I&R Center, October 1996

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SG- 8 HOW DO I GO ON?
RE-DESIGNING YOUR FUTURE AFTER CRISIS HAS CHANGED YOUR LIFE (C)

Written and produced by Dr. James E. Miller, Envisions, Inc., P. O. Box 25180, Fort Wayne, IN 46825 (20 min.). With a video background of nature scenes and soft music, this is a narrated video which leads us through the process of facing the reality of loss and grief in change, and describes a process which opens the door for spiritual healing and new life to emerge.

SG-15 COMING TO TERMS WITH PD (C)

Original reaction to PD diagnosis narrated by various Parkinsonians who adjusted their lives to successfully cope with the disease.
It contains a basic explanation of the disease and how the different major medications (Sinemet, Parlodel, Permax, Eldepryl) work, Dr. Tetrud’s input on treatment, importance of education, diet, physical exercise, support groups for patients and a listing of resources. Sandoz Pharmaceutical (24 minutes) 1993

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Exercise

SG-3 KEEP MOVIN’ (E)

A 40 minute exercise video program specifically planned for people with Parkinson’s
disease. Regular exercise is one way to take an active role in coping with Parkinson’s disease by helping to maintain flexibility, ensure posture, and increase endurance.
Produced by the Parkinson’s Disease Clinic at Methodist Hospital in Minneapolis, exercises are demonstrated by people who have Parkinson’s. The exercises can all be done either sitting or standing. The only “equipment” needed in addition to the video is a straight back chair and footstool. As with all exercise programs, it is advised that each individual seek medical clearance from a physician before beginning the program.

SG-11 AWE-SOME WATER EXERCISES (E)

For physical rehabilitation of people with nerve and/or muscle disabilities in general and for Parkinsonians.
Jacksonville, AL, State University Parkinson Association of Alabama and APDA Information and Referral Center, Birmingham, AL (23 minutes - 1992)

SG-18 EXERCISE & RELAXATION FOR PARKINSON’S DISEASE (E)

34 minutes of exercises for milder cases of Parkinson’s disease and 9 minutes of relaxation.
Produced in Australia by Merck & Co., In. 1992 (45 minutes)

SG-24 GET PHYSICAL (E)

Mia Boulen, RPT
Description of physical exercises categories, application to daily living situations—Balance—Description and use of ambulatory aides—Benefits of exercise vs. no exercise—Building of endurance—Suggestions for exercises—Role of physical therapy -- Patients motivation—
Demonstration and explanation of exercises described in APDA booklet “Be Active” Good audience interaction in question and answers part.
APDA Chicago Chapter Symposium - Palmer House 3/24/95 - 50 min.

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SG- 1 A QUESTION OF TIME: TOWARD EARLY DIAGNOSIS OF PARKINSON’S DISEASE (GT)

A brief educational program which provides practical guidelines on early recognition and diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. Symptoms, such as facial masking, changes in voice volume or pattern of speech and tremor are discussed and demonstrated. Different aspects of a neurological examination are explained. Produced by Merck & Co., Inc., this video is helpful for anyone seeking education about symptoms and diagnosis of PD.

SG- 6 ENVIRONMENTAL INSULTS IN PARKINSON’S DISEASE (GT)

Dr. Koller discusses theories on causes of Parkinson’s with particular focus on possible environmental and genetic connections. This lecture was prepared for Information & Referral Center Coordinators and is, therefore, not really tailored for support groups. It does, however, include information which support groups find interesting, informative and conducive to discussion. (May 3, 1991 - 20 minutes) Phoenix, AZ

SG- 7 PROGRESS NOTES
FROM AN APDA ADVANCED CENTER FOR PARKINSON’S RESEARCH (GT)

Dr. Ray Watts, Emory University
Presentation to Coordinators. Discussion includes:
1. Brief description of neurological changes involved.
2. Complex 1 enzyme.
3. Possible causes and strategy for treatment.
4. Early and presymptomatic diagnosis of Parkinson’s. 5.New developments in stereotactic surgery.
6. New developments in surgical grafting.
7. Q & A (May 2, 1991) Phoenix, May 2, 1991

SG- 9 HEALTH MATTERS (GT)

Produced at Emory University Hospital and Emory Clinic. (1991 - 30 min.) David Lucas narrates and interviews Dr. Ray Watts and Dr. Roy Bakay regarding diagnosis, physical and emotional effects and research in Parkinson’s. This includes short interviews of Sid and Donna Dorros. Significant segments discuss stereotactic surgery and MPTP induced Parkinsonism.

SG-12 BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS IN PARKINSON’S DISEASE (GT)

Medications side effects and their management.
Jack Modell, Dept. Psychiatry Jacksonville, AL, State University Parkinson Association of Alabama (30 minutes - 1992)

SG-21 HOSPITAL PREPARATION AND STAY - PATIENT AND CAREGIVER (GT)

Mary Gorman, MSN, Sr. VP Patients care Services - St. Joseph Hospital, Omaha, NE,
APDA, Omaha Educational Symposium - August 27, 1993
APDA Omaha I & R Ctr, NE Chapter (45 minutes, 8/30/94)

SG-26 UPDATE ON SURGICAL TREATMENT
DR. RAY WATTS, EMORY UNIVERSITY, ATLANTA, GA. (GT)

This tape consists of a 50-minute presentation and a 20 minute question and answer section. Dr. Watts presents a review of the various neurological surgical interventions developed during these last 10 years starting with adrenal transplant, and continuing with pallidotomy, thalamotomy, human and porcine fetal tissue transplant, neurotrophic factors, dopamine producing cells capsules and deep electric stimulation. Also indications for the various
procedures and insurance coverage are also discussed.
APDA Atlanta Chapter 70 Minutes February 1996

SG-27 THERAPEUTIC ALTERNATIVES FOR THE PARKINSON’S PATIENT (GT)

Dr. Mark Stacey, University of Missouri.
This tape presents basic information on Parkinson’s disease, how dopamine works in the brain, areas of brain involved. Various types of medications are also described and their role in the treatment of the disease. Importance of selecting the proper medication(s) for each patient, of drugs titration and of taking medication at proper times is stressed. Effect of Sinemet CR vs.regular Sinemet is discussed with the input of patients. Package inserts of Sinemet CR and Regular Sinement are also part of this video. DuPont 30 Minutes 1994

SG-28 UPDATE ON PARKINSON’S DISEASE (GT)

Ray Watts, MD, Dept. Of Neurology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA
This presentation made by Dr. Watts at one of the Atlanta Chapter monthly meetings covers several new items in the medical and neurosurgical treatment of Parkinson’s disease. Among them are genetic studies in progress at Emory University, the activity of new medications now under review by the FDA, such as dopamine agonists, Ropinerole and Pramipexole, and COMT inhibitors such at tolcapone and entacapone. He also spoke on the evaluation of new compounds done at Emory University as glutamate receptors, coenzime Q and growth factors. Deep electric stimulation of the brain is also discussed.
APDA Atlanta Chapter 50 minutes August 1996

SG-29 THE PARKINSON’S LIFE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (GT)

The Parkinson’s Life Enhancement Program established at Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas is a day-long meeting between patients, their caregivers and a team of medical professionals who assess, diagnose, educate and guide patients on an individual basis. Thanks to the extended time period and the personalized attention, much more is accomplished than in the typical setting of a medical office visit. Evaluations can be more thorough, problems and opportunities more clearly identified, and practical solutions better integrated into the overall disease management effort. A board certified neurologist; a movement disorders specialist; and a board certified rehabilitation specialist lead The Parkinson’s Life Enhancement Program. This active, one-on-one involvement gives the program its strong clinical foundation on which recommendations for treatments and therapies can be based upon, particularly those involving activities of daily living.
More information can be obtained by calling 214-345-4224
Presbyterian Healthcare System, Dallas, TX
9 minutes November/96

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SG-13 PROTEIN RESTRICTED DIET IN PARKINSON’S DISEASE (N)

Elizabeth Sowell - Dept. Family and Consumer Science
Jacksonville, AL, State University - Parkinson Association of Alabama (31 minutes - 1991)

Speech

National Center for Neurogenic Communication Disorders Telerounds #8 2/24/93 Arizona Board of Regents, Voice Therapy for Patients with Parkinson’s Disease: It’s Worth the Effort (Ramig). University of Arizona Tucson, AZ, APDA Chapter Fall 1993 (50 minutes)