The doctor in the tape recommends courses of treatment from medication and exercise to diet and rest. In this technical presentation, the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of arthritis, including osteoarthritis, gout, ankylosing spondylitis and systemic lupus erythematosus are discussed. The degenerative processes, immune abnormalities, genetic factors, and infectious agents that play a role in this complex group of chronic disorders are presented. The five steps discussed in this video will help you understand more about arthritis and realize that you have the power and resources to improve how you feel. This tape shows how to tell common indigestion from other ailments and lists causes of heartburn, indigestion and gas, as well as recommending treatments for these problems.
Depression is the most prevalent mental disorder of late life.
It is frequently overlooked, misdiagnosed and inadequately treated. In this videotape, the prevalence of depression in the elderly is discussed and primary symptoms are described. Common causes and examples of patient- focused objectives are cited. Interventions with the depressed elderly client are demonstrated. Gerontologists describe longitudinal and cross-sectional research designs to study intellect and personality over the lifespan.