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Self Neglect: What We Can Learn from the Mary Northern Case

Putting a human face on one of the most complex and important self-neglect cases of our time, this new DVD introduces us to Mary Northern--a 72 year old woman with gangrene in her lower legs, who refuses surgery, insisting her legs were just dirty. It documents her early life and accomplishments, lists the known facts of the case when first reported to Adult Protective Services, and provides a progression on the case and the subsequent interventions. Through the presentations of several expert panelists, the video delves into the tough issues of capacity and competence, and provides an informative look at the ethical, legal, social, financial, and mental health concerns involved in serving the best interests of vulnerable older adults. The accompanying Teaching and Discussion Guide serves as a springboard to a multidisciplinary dialogue that addresses a myriad of preventive and applicable interventions possible in cases of extreme self-neglect.

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Video Information

Item Code: SNMNDVD
Format: DVD
Running Time: 99 minutes

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Saving Our Parents (DVD)

An educational documentary hosted by Emmy & Golden Globe winner Ed Asner. A winner in the 16th Annual Mature Media Awards Educational and Training Video Program this film is the collaborative effort of numerous experts and professionals, including:

This 60 minute film is divided into easily viewable segments that contain interview footage of victimized families, expertise from various professional fields as well as inspirational advice and tips. Segments include:

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National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (NCPEA).

(Any visitor to www.savingourparents.com can generate a donation for NCPEA through selection from the “Charity to Receive Donation” drop down box.)

Elder Abuse And Neglect In The Family: A Videotape Series

This three-part videotape training series, produced by Intersection Associates, Cambridge, Massachusetts as part of Project IDEA, a U.S. Administration on Aging funded project was the first prize winner in The Retirement Research Foundation's national media awards. The following videos can be purchased or rented individually or as a series. Available from NCPEA.

#1 The Hidden Sorrow: An Overview (24 minutes). This overview of the problem examines definitions of elder abuse and neglect, and its causes and manifestations, through conversations with victims, medical staff, and other professionals. It provides an opportunity to examine individual feelings about "ageism" and cultural views on aging and old people.

#2 In Pursuit Of A Life Without Violence: Intervention Strategies (26 minutes). Using four actual cases of elder abuse, social workers discuss intervention strategies which involve conducting assessments, developing service plans, coordinating community services, using the legal system, and building trusting relationships.

#3 Difficult Choices: Ethical Issues In Casework (20 minutes). Using a case example, a caseworker, lawyers, and other professionals analyze the civil rights of individuals to live their own lives without intervention from the state. Issues of competency, victim reluctance, and quality of life are raised.

Prices

Purchase: $75.00 for individual tapes and $180.00 for the series.

To order, contact:
National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
1612 K Street, NW, Suite 400
Washington, D.C. 20006
(202) 682-4140
(202) 223-2099(fax)
Email: ncpea@verizon.net