VIDEOS:

• "Adopting a Pet Can Mean a Longer Life in Human (or Dog) Years"

  • Synopsis: "A new survey from Purina finds 65 percent of seniors feel companionship is the biggest benefit of pet ownership, and more than half say it reduces stress levels and helps brighten their mood. Animal-Human bond expert Dr. Alan Beck explains how a new campaign is encouraging people over 60 years of age to adopt a pet so they can enjoy the life-enriching benefits of pet ownership."

• "Baby Boomers Reinvent America"

  • Synopsis: "For the first time in history, long life is not a rarity. This is good news for the 78 million American baby boomers, the oldest of whom turns 60 this year. They're starting new careers; rallying for causes close to their hearts; raising grandchildren; becoming more active in their communities; and above all, changing the face of America. In "50+ Igniting a Revolution to Reinvent America," AARP's CEO Bill Novelli outlines the opportunities for a generation that transformed America 40 years ago."

• "Connecting Generations"

  • Synopsis: "As a growing number of Americans age, seniors and their adult children face decisions about life, health, and aging. While communication is important to ensure the health and wishes of seniors and their loved ones, a new survey shows these discussions are not taking place between the generations."

• "Five Wishes" Document Video:

• Synopsis: 25-minute video about the "Five Wishes" form of advance care directive.
• Topics:
• Document explanation, page by page.
• Directions for use after completion.
• Encouragement for further discussions about it.
• Answers to frequently asked questions.
  

• NBC Nightly News -- Feature on "Geriatric Care Management":

• Source: Broadcast on 12/20/06, per newscaster Brian Williams.
  

• New York Times Series "The New Age: 21st Century Aging":

  • Video: 21st Century Aging (July 30, 2006)

• Synopsis: The past 100 years has seen a change from small, sickly people to humans who are so robust their ancestors are almost unrecognizable.
  
• Core Story:Living Large and Healthy, but How Long Can It Go On?
• Video: The Genetics of Aging (Aug 31, 2006)
  • Synopsis: Recent studies find that genes may not be so important in determining how long someone will live.
  • Core Story: Live Long? Die Young? Answer Isn’t Just in Genes

• Video: Why Do Some Age Better? (Oct 5, 2006)

• Synopsis: A central issue only now being systematically addressed is why some people age well and others do not.
  
• Core Story: Data on Hispanic Immigrants Presents Puzzle on Aging
• Video:Old but Not Frail: A Matter of Heart and Head (Jan 3, 2007)
  • Synopsis: The one factor that researchers agree is consistently linked to longer lives in every country is education.
  • Core Story: A Surprising Secret to a Long Life: Stay in School

• Nursing Home Transition: Making It Work, Making It Last:
  

  • Source: The National Association of State Legislatures (03/21/06).
  • Synopsis: "As persons with long term care needs continue to express their preference for services in their own homes and communities, many states have initiated nursing home transition programs. These programs help individuals in nursing homes navigate the many complex financial, emotional, social, and medical challenges they face as they relocate into community settings. The federal government provided short-term funding to some states to help them develop and implement nursing home transition programs. Now states are working to ensure their sustainability. This session will discuss successful state initiatives to sustain nursing home transition programs. The session will feature an overview of state activity across the country and a focused discussion of Connecticut’s approach."
  • Resource: Transition Guide: A booklet for individuals who want to leave a nursing facility and move to the community

• "Roper Survey Shows Disconnect Between Generations on Critical Health and Aging Issues"

  • Synopsis: "In the next 25 years, the number of seniors in America will explode by 81 percent. As a growing number of Americans age, seniors and their adult children will face important - yet difficult - decisions about life, health and aging. Whether it's planning for retirement, choosing a Medicare plan, or drafting a living will - effective communication is critical to ensure the health and wishes of seniors and their loved ones."

• Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics:

  • Video: Death and the Doctor: The Final Step in the Art of Healing 1997–Death and the Doctor: The Final Step in the Art of Healing (1997).
  • Source: SCBE manages the Jonathan J. King Lectureship, which was established in 1991 to encourage the compassionate and humane care of all patients. The video referenced above relates to such a lecture in 1997, as found in listing here.