Homecare Productions

"Caregivers: The Heart of Home Care"; PBS Broadcast, 2000
Hosted by Dana Reeve, wife and principal caregiver of Christopher Reeve, this one-hour special provides a view into the lives of real people, their families, caregivers, and home care providers.

"By Your Side: Home Care for Older Adults"; Video, 1997
When an older adult needs assistance with daily living because of a sudden medical crisis or a slow decline in health, the entire family is affected. This program tells the stories of three families who are facing complex questions and coming up with positive and resourceful answers.

"Going Home: Home Care for Adults"; Video, 1997
This video profiles three adults and the issues they and their families face when an adult family member needs home care. The families explore changing roles, independence, finding reliable assistance in the community, maintaining relationships, and the role of hospice care in end of life treatment.

"Loving Hands: Home Care for Children"; Video, 1997
This video gives families who are getting ready to care for a child at home information about the range of services that are available, the types of decisions they will have to make, and how caring for their child at home will affect their family. Issues include funding reimbursement, fostering independence, caregiver burnout and respite, and meeting the physical, emotional and social needs of the patient.

The Home Care Organizer; Notebook Organizer
This three-ring binder has five sections that provide information on getting started with home care, resources, organizational pages, and communication tips. It is designed for families who are coordinating home care and need one place to keep everything together.

The Home Care Organizer; Website Module
The Home Care Organizer binder is an organization tool and information resource that provides a means for primary caregivers and home care aides to manage, organize and communicate care giving information and responsibilities.