Terra Nova Films

06/03/2025

June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month, and June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

Check out our award-winning collection of films that create awareness of and help prevent elder abuse - in all of its various forms. https://terranova.org/film-catalog/category/elder-abuse/

05/08/2025

It's Older Americans Month 2025!
Meet Zelda Kaplan (from the film: Her Name is Zelda)
https://terranova.org/film-catalog/her-name-is-zelda/

04/22/2025

Modeling Person-Centered Care in Practice
This DVD documents real people with dementia as they go about their day, and shows how the professional caregivers interact with them to create a life-affirming environment that boosts their self-esteem and honors their individual needs.
https://terranova.org/film-catalog/modeling-person-centered-care-in-practice/
Preview the film:
https://youtu.be/qtBl3_lm9tE

03/12/2025

Post #2 - "He makes boring films about old people."
Read the second post from our blog, Reflections on Movies and Elderhood.
(From our sister site, Movies About Aging and Elderhood.)
https://www.moviesaboutaging.org/he-makes-boring-films-about-old-people/

02/25/2025

Revisit Post #1 from our sister site blog, Replay: Reflections on Movies and Elderhood

Long before there were cameras to capture images, our early ancestors were creating images of their own.

02/25/2025

Visit our sister site, Movies About Aging and Elderhood, to print up our list of 150+ Films on Aging and Elderhood!
https://www.moviesaboutaging.org/printable-resources-on-aging/

02/25/2025

Injury Prevention: Preventing Malnutrition
Living alone, poverty, mobility and dexterity problems, poor appetite, prescription drugs, bad eating habits, dental disorders and swallowing disorders are just some of the factors that put elderly people at risk for malnutrition.
https://terranova.org/film-catalog/injury-prevention-preventing-malnutrition/

02/06/2025

Injury Prevention: Preventing Foodborne Illness
A diminishing sense of smell and taste can impair an elderly person’s ability to judge whether a food is safe to eat, and a weakened immune system can leave the person susceptible to food poisioning.
https://terranova.org/film-catalog/injury-prevention-preventing-foodborne-illness/

02/05/2025

Dealing With Physical Aggression in Caregiving: Non-Physical and Physical Interventions - Finger Grabs
When aggressive behavior happens, does your staff know how to respond quickly and safely to contain the behavior in a way that prevents injury to both the resident and themselves?
https://terranova.org/film-catalog/dealing-with-physical-aggression-in-caregiving-non-physical-and-physical-interventions-finger-grabs/

01/22/2025

Bon Appetit! How To Create Meaningful Mealtimes In Long-Term Care
This DVD training program presents a comprehensive mealtime program that focuses on principles of resident autonomy and person centered care. Special attention is devoted to identifying the needs of people with dementia.
https://terranova.org/film-catalog/bon-appetit-how-to-create-meaningful-melatimes-in-long-term-care/
PREVIEW the film:
https://youtu.be/goi39SFTkiQ

01/21/2025

Kind Hands: Assisting Vulnerable Older People
In this 60-minute DVD, Wendy Lustbader is speaking to home health aides and CNAs who work in nursing homes.The aim is preventing abuse and promoting kindness.
https://terranova.org/film-catalog/kind-hands-assisting-vulnerable-older-people/

01/17/2025

When Bad Things Happen: Racist Comments/Sexual Talk/Insults/A Resident Dies
Caregivers are equipped with hands-on interventions they can use to deal with racist or sexual comments, insults, and grief.
https://terranova.org/film-catalog/when-bad-things-happen-racist-commentssexual-talkinsultsa-resident-dies/