Having struggled with Alzheimer’s and dementia, all my grandmother had was the present moment. This film explores Jean Chalmers’ life, family, and what the present moment means to different people.
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Learning about brain health, Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, and the caregiving journey can feel overwhelming. Sometimes, hearing a story, seeing an approach in action, or listening to an expert explain a concept brings clarity and comfort in a way that printed words alone simply can’t.
That’s why we’re gathering impactful dementia‑related videos from across Hawai‘i and around the world—bringing them together in one easy‑to‑explore space. This collection includes local perspectives, cultural insights, global research, caregiving wisdom, and practical tools for everyday life. We do not own these videos—they are shared here to help our community find helpful educational resources.
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- Type: Entertainment
- Topics: Cognitive Aging
- Audiences: Public
- Speakers: Max Schwarz
- Host: Living with Alzheimer's Film Project
- Length: 14:24
GEMS, More Than Just Loss — Dementia Progression Patterns
The only constant in dementia is that it is ever changing. How does it progress?
How can we connect with what abilities remain, and not just focus on the loss?
How can we adjust our care, support, and expectations throughout our journey of living with dement
- Type: Webinar
- Topics: Caregiving
- Audiences: Caregivers, Professionals
- Speakers: Dorothy Colby, Hale Kū‘ike Director of Community Engagement & Positive
- Host: Hale Kū‘ike and Catholic Charities Hawai‘i
- Length: 1:32
Hearing Loss and Dementia: from Public Health to Clinical Insight
• The basics of hearing loss and public health
• Hearing loss and age in the United States
• Hearing aid technology and use
• The importance of not ignoring age-related hearing loss, and the benefits of treatment
• Hearing loss and Healthy Aging
• Linking sensory loss to cognition and dementia
• Risk factors for dementia
• Hearing loss as a public health priority
• Tips for addressing hearing loss
- Type: Webinar
- Topics: Caregiving
- Audiences: Public, Caregivers, Professionals
- Speakers: Nicholas S. Reed, PhD, AuD
- Host: Catholic Charities Hawai‘i and NYU Langone Health
- Length: 1:41
How Alzheimer’s Changes the Brain
This animation shows how Alzheimer’s disease, a type of dementia, changes the brain. You can also learn about scientific advances and progress toward effective therapies to treat or prevent Alzheimer’s.
- Type: Informational
- Topics: Cognitive Aging
- Audiences: Public
- Host: National Institute on Aging
- Length: 0:02:03
How Medicines can Affect the Brain and Behavior
• Changes that occur with aging that affect how medications can impact the brain
• What medications increase the risk of worsening cognitive function and behaviors
• Common over-the-counter medications with cognitive side effects, and alternatives to use instead
• Treating depression safely: nonpharmacological strategies and safer options
• Treating Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia safely: nonpharmacological strategies and
safer options.
• Treating pain safely: what to avoid, different options
• Treating incontinence safely: options for evaluation and nonpharmacological strategies to minimize risk of
cognitive side effects
• Questions you can ask the healthcare provider about your medications
- Type: Webinar
- Topics: Caregiving
- Audiences: Caregivers, Professionals
- Speakers: Aida Wen, MD & Dr. Camlyn Masuda
- Host: Catholic Charities Hawai‘i and John A. Burns School of Medicine Pacific Islands Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program
- Length: 1:14
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