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Aging and Elderhood

SEXUALITY, INTIMACY, AND DEMENTIA IN RESIDENTIAL CARE SETTINGS

This 5-chaptered DVD brings forth a thoughtful, much needed exploration of sexuality, intimacy, and dementia, and the complex issues that impact residents, family members, and care staff. Through five 15- to 20-minute videos, the DVD looks at the relevant concerns of intimacy and sexuality on quality of life, freedom to express sexuality, capacity to consent, resident protections, and potential legal ramifications. It also touches on the needs of LGBT residents, how to address resident-to-resident and resident-to-visitor encounters, and how to find workable solutions with the support of family members.

The 5-DVD Chapters cover:
Part 1: The Effects of Dementia on Intimacy and Sexuality
Part 2: Responding to Sexual Expressions
Part 3: Consensual Intimacy and Sexuality
Part 4: Spousal and Family Responses
Part 5: Non-consensual Intimacy and Sexuality

This DVD poses many relevant questions, and is designed to equip care staff with a well-rounded understanding of the sensitive issues concerning intimacy, sexuality, and the rights of persons with dementia, as well as, how to respond to expressions of sexuality in a manner that promotes both resident dignity and safety.

DVD / 2017 / 78 minutes

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CYBER-SENIORS

Director: Saffron Cassaday

A humorous and heartwarming feature documentary, CYBER-SENIORS adds to the important international conversation about the growing generation gap.

Focusing on a group of senior citizens who take their first steps into cyber-space under the tutelage of teenage mentors, the film expertly renders a thought-provoking look at a spirited group of men and women who are enriched by digitally re-connecting with their families and each other.

Finding their footing rather quickly, the group moves on to compete for the most YouTube views while swiftly building their online inventory of friends.

DVD (English, French) / 2014 / 74 minutes

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STILL DREAMING

This critically-acclaimed film documents a unique take on Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" when a group of retired actors, dancers, and musicians now residing at the Lillian Booth Actors Home are coaxed back into the spotlight. And nothing is as it seems. As the rehearsal process unfolds with the help of two young Shakespearean co-directors, the actors find themselves experiencing both the pain and exhilaration of re-immersion in their life's work in the midst of aging challenges. The realities of Alzheimer's and dementia, as well as, physical, visual, and hearing limitations (and self-confidence) create constant obstacles, but the show must go on. And go on it does, resulting in an energetic performance that surprises and transforms everyone involved. This life-affirming film reminds us that the human need to continue to grow and share oneself transcends age, dementia, and even the societal limitations we place on ourselves and others. It also leaves the viewer with a burning question: What more can older adults and persons with dementia continue to do when encouraged? Still Dreaming urges us to find out.

DVD / 2014 / 94 minutes

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WHAT TIME IS LEFT

A story of family, aging, and the passing of time...

Told from the point of view of the filmmaker/grandson (in his early twenties), who'd had a brush with death himself, this moving film opens up a quiet storm of issues concerning how we all live and die, and how we face or choose to ignore the looming end-of-life choices that affect our aged loved ones--and ultimately, ourselves.

Through the voices of three generations of the family, the film candidly follows the extended Henerson family as they care for two grandmothers who live in the same retirement community - Grandma Polly is in an advanced stage of aphasia, and can no longer walk or speak; Grandma DeeDee is healthy and active, consumed with concerns that her Living Will is followed to the letter. Through unforgettable moments and characters who are both surprisingly funny and heart-wrenchingly honest, the film reveals the web of human connections that keep a family together in the face of death, decline, and the unpredictability of life, itself.

DVD / 2012 / 64 minutes

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ART COLLECTION: AN EXPLORATION OF PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA EXPRESSING THEMSELVES CREATIVELY

By Dr. Dalia Gottlieb-Tanaka

"Like all of us, when seniors are engaged in creative activities, they become involved in self-exploration that brings joy and satisfaction, even if only for fleeting moments." - From the DVD

Based on the work of Dr. Dalia Gottlieb-Tanaka (The Society for the Arts in Dementia Care), this DVD demonstrates the beneficial outcomes of engaging older adults with dementia in creative activities. Through a virtual exhibit of artwork collected from older adults with dementia over a span of six years, the DVD gives a voice to persons with dementia, and shows how creative expression can continue to thrive when encouraged.

The DVD also provides a brief profile of four diverse artists living and creating with dementia. Inspiring and empowering, this "art collection" will give hope to family and professional caregivers alike.

DVD / 2009 / 20 minutes

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I REMEMBER BETTER WHEN I PAINT

"The creative arts are a doorway, and once that doorway is open, wonderful worlds open up. Creative arts are an avenue to tap into a non-verbal, emotional place in a person."

This internationally-filmed DVD documents the use of creative workshops, artistic expression classes, and trips to the museum as an effective therapy for persons with dementia. As it explains what happens in the brain of a person with Alzheimer's and highlights current research, it shares real examples of persons with Alzheimers' who "come back to life", and experience elevated self-esteem and positive mood changes when engaged in art and other creative outlets.

Narrated by Olivia de Havilland, the DVD also documents the positive effects of artistic expression of the late actress, Rita Hayworth (as shared by her daughter), and the extended case study of artist Hilda Gorenstein. After being diagnosed with Alzheimer's, Ms. Gorenstein eventually reclaims her paintbrush and a better quality of life, creating over 300 more paintings. Full of realistic and achievable hope, this DVD heartily encourages the integration of creative arts into the daily activities--and lives-- of persons with dementia. A must-see film!

DVD / 2009 / 52 minutes

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BEAUTIFUL HILLS OF BROOKLYN

Based on the journal of 89-year-old Jessie Singer Sylvester, this multiple award-winning film, richly captures the inner (and outer) world of an elderly woman dealing with the changes in her life. Set in the backdrop of her beloved Brooklyn neighborhood, Jessie's mundanely honest, yet life-affirming, story gives us a glimpse of the joys and sorrows in her life. We experience along with her the joys of poetry, music, and the Botanical Garden, as well as, the sorrows of losing her sister, friends moving away, her increasing forgetfulness, and losing a sense of security in the neighborhood she's lived in all her life.

This "study in aging" sheds light on what countless older adults experience in their later years, and gives insight into the great impact care providers and family members can have on an older person's life. An excellent training resource for social work/gerontological studies.

DVD / 2008 / 38 minutes

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GEORGIAN CENTENARIAN STUDY, THE

Why do some people live longer and what are some of the characteristics which contribute to that longevity? What impact does an "engaged" lifestyle have on one's quality of life in later years? What personality traits are most consistent among centenarians?

This intriguing, cross-sectional study highlights several centenarans living successfully beyond 100 years of life, alongside older adults in their eighties and sixities to determine why some people age more successfully than othersand what we can learn from these factors over time. It introduces us to centenarians still in the community, interacting with their families, and sharing their thoughts and life experiences. (100-year-old Annie May Larmore says, "I made up my mind to have a good time.") It documents how healthier aging tends to be promoted by positive interactions, and spiritual connections.

The study also includes discussion on:

Health and nutrition in the study of aging

Cognitive functioning

The effects of genetics on longevity

Risks for developing Alzheimer's

This conorstone study (featuring co-principal investigators Leonard W. Poon, Peter Martin, and Mary Ann Johnson) provides a valuable look into the characteristics of longevity that lend clues to a successful quality of life in older adulthood.

DVD / 2008 / 45 minutes

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HATS OFF

What makes an ordinary life extraordinary? When you live it with Mimi Weddell.

Hats Off profiles the beauty, passion, and eccentricities of 90-something actress Mimi Weddell. Named one of the "50 Most Beautiful People in New York" by New York Magazine, Ms. Weddell turns the traditional images and learned expectations of aging on their ears as she embarks on an acting career at age 65, continues gymnastics and dance worksouts, and meets the ups and downs in her life with a relentless "rise-about-it-all" attitude. The film also shares insights into her personal philosophies, her family life, and her prized collection of hats "I'd sell myself for a hat".

Ms. Weddell's "grab-life-with-both-hands" spirit sparks an infectious feeling that anything is possible at any age.

DVD / 2008 / 52 minutes

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NO AGE LIMIT: CREATIVITY AND AGING

This new compilation DVD explores the life-enhancing impact of continued creativity and artistic expression--well into the later years! It uses brief excerpts that profile the creative process of elder artists, introduces us to a 90-something actress who grabs life with both hands, and demonstrates how creative expression can even transcend dementia. The DVD also includes a section on the work of the late Doctor Gene Cohen, co-founder of the Creativity Discovery Corps, who was best known for championing the limitless potential of the aging brain.

Six Chapters:

The Creative Process Knows No Age Limit

Creative Expressions: Three Older Artists

The Quilt Arts of Gee's Bend

Imagination Keeps My Energy Up: Actress Mimi Weddell

The Older Artist as Coach: Dancer Frederic Franklin

Imagination in the Moment: Dementia and Creativity

DVD / 2008 / 26 minutes

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DO NOT GO GENTLY

Narrated by Walter Cronkite, this award-winning documentary shows the life-enhancing impact that continued creative imagination and artistic expection can have--well into the years. Through a celebratory exploration of the lives, wisdom, and creativity of elder artists, the film includes inspiring profiles of 82-year old quilter, Arlonzia Pettway, 90-year-old ballet dancer, Frederic Franklin, and 109-year-old composer, Leo Ornstein. The film also emphasizes the importnace of creative outlets for persons with Alzheimer's, and includes interviews with geronotologist, Dr. Gene Cohen, whose groundbreaking work offers a deeper understanding of the limitless potential of the aging brain.

DVD / 2007 / 51 minutes

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POSITIVE IMAGES OF AGING

Positive Images of Aging is a compilation DVD that gives you access to14 different video segements, 3-5 minutes in length, that each reflect on a positive image of aging. Because they are chaptered on the DVD, you have instant access to any of the14 segments. Show one or more of them to clients, or incorporate them into a PowerPoint presentation.

Chapters include:
1. Changing Perceptions of Aging
2. Positive Adjustment as We Age
3. Intimacy in the Elder Years
4. Family Ties, Grandparenting, and Mentoring
5. Foster Grandparents
6. Wisdom and Courage in Elder hood
7. Creative Aging
8. Beauty in Aging
9. Spirited Senior Softball plus 5 bonus Features on Longevity
10. Genetics versus Lifestyle
11. Diet and Exercise
12. Calorie Restriction
13. Aging Statistics
14. A Visit with Centenarians"

DVD / 2007 / 56 minutes

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BEAUTY IN AGING

How do women view themselves as they get older? This compilation film uses excerpts to explore the self-images of women as they age in our society. From a woman who contracts Bell's Palsy (which leaves one half of her face paralyzed) to nursing home beauty pageant finalists to 85-year-old Zelda who continues to take life by storm, the DVD allows women to speak for themselves as they define and redefine themselves through the transitions of aging. Full of wonderful insights.

DVD / 2006 / 30 minutes

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GROW OLD ALONG WITH ME: THE POETRY OF AGING

Through many diverse faces (from artists and actors to an opera singer and a Buddhist nun), this DVD takes the viewer on a poignant, engaging journey that shows aging, itself, as an ongoing creative process that fully unravels only when we embrace the richness that the "later half" of our lives can bring.

With grounded honesty, these older adults address their creativity, intimacy, being alone, accepting the reality of death, and the blessings of peace and nature as they grow older--with hope. Their insights on the process and effects of aging show us how to adapt gracefully to the changes taking place in our bodies, in our relationships, and in the very circumstances of our lives.

With the wisdom gained here, viewers will be encouraged to embrace the opportunities of life--at every stage.

DVD / 2000 / 57 minutes

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FLOWERS FOR CHARLIE

Directed by Mark Haller-Wade

Charlie, in his early seventies, boards the local bus one morning and ushers in a sense of cheer and warmth that soon engages many of the other riders. His open friendliness brings a refreshing change in a world of isolation and self-protection, and his cheer has a winsome effect on the other passengers.

Guaranteed to bring both laughter and tears, this entertaining and powerfully moving short film will delight and inspire your audience. It will also open the door to discussion on issues of ageism and intergenerational appreciation. As an elder role model, Charlie's character presents an empowering image of older adulthood.

DVD / 11 minutes

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LET'S FACE IT - WOMEN EXPLORE THEIR AGING FACES

Let's Face It is a touching and honest glimpse into the intimate self-explorations of several women in their 40's, 50's, and 60's. As they face the natural reality of sags and bags, lines and wrinkles, they reflect on the impact these physical changes have on not only their bodies, but also on their attitudes about themselves, and on the way they are perceived by society. As these women look deeply at themselves, they wrestle with many powerful issues, including, self-esteem, resentment, face-lift considerations, societal pressures, and coming to terms with themselves 'as-is'.

Viewers will benefit from the self reflective insights in this film. A sure-fire discussion starter on the aging process itself, and how we learn to view ourselves as we grow older.

DVD / 26 minutes

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MABEL'S SAGA

Meet Mabel. Mother. Career Woman. And now, family caregiver. Her life simply has no space for another challenge-especially not raging hot flashes. After her doctor hints she is 'over the hill', Mabel is off on a hilarious, one-woman quest to find a 'cure' for aging. Mabel's emotional and universal journey takes her from staunch resistance to growing acceptance, and finally, and most importantly, to embracing herself at this new stage in her life. This award-winning film offers a reassuring look at one of the most inportant passages in a woman's life.

DVD / 15 minutes

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OLDER ADULT DEVELOPMENT

Interviews with 98 year old Greta and experts in the field of geriatric care help explain the unique developmental tasks of older adults in this unusually personal view of life as an older adult.

DVD / 20 minutes

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SURFING FOR LIFE

By David L. Brown and Roy Earnest

Surfing For Life is a documentary about healthy aging and life-well-lived from the unique perspective of 7 male and 3 female surfers who have been surfing since the 30's, 40's and 50's and now range in age from 60 to 93. Through interviews centered on key aspects of healthy aging, along with archival and present day footage of the film's subjects surfing and living their lives, an entertaining image of successful aging emerges. For surfers and non-surfers alike, this program celebrates life and encourages the viewer to pursue whatever hopes and dreams inspire passion.

From a gerontological point of view, Surfing For Life is an intriguing exercise in applied gerontology and can serve as a springboard for discussion about holistic aspects of healthy and successful aging. The interviews touch on many of the hallmarks of successful aging such as exercise, diet, reminiscence, intergenerational involvement and mentoring, healthy acceptance and management of the physical changes that come with growing older, stress reduction, family relationships, long-term friendships, a sense of community, being of service to others, spirituality, an elemental connection with nature, and joyful peak experiences. The program leaves viewers with a renewed sense of the human potential of later life and provides a powerful alternative to the largely negative view of the capacities of older people held by many in our youth dominated society.

DVD / 55 minutes

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WHISPER, THE WAVES, THE WIND

By Suzanne Lacy

This unique and lyrical film inspires us to see older women in a new light. The film documents an art performance created by nationally recognized artist, Suzanne Lacy. 154 older women dressed in white gather at a beach in Southern California. There framed by the sky, the ocean and the sand they talk simply and honestly about their lives, their relationships and their futures. The film's imagery echoes and reinforces the strong spiritual and physical beauty of these older women.

DVD / 28 minutes

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WOMEN OF THE GEORGIAN HOTEL

By Rose Shoshana

This video is a warm and humorous exploration of the secrets of a long life eloquently revealed by four spirited women, ages 83 to 107. It illustrates the strength, wisdom and diverse paths taken by these long lived women. As they each reveal their sense of vitality and humor that have seen them through rough times in their lives, they become a genuine source of inspiration to the viewer.

DVD / 20 minutes

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YOUNG AT HEART

By Sue Marx and Pamela Conn

When a widow and widower, both artists, meet on a vacation tour, they start a tale that dreams are made of. Although their interest in art provides a strong bond, it is their differences which bring a fresh, lively element to their marriage and the film. Together they reaffirm that love and romance can happen at any age for the clear eyed and open hearted.

DVD / 28 minutes

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