Intellectual disability and dementia : research into practice
2017
Book
Total copies: 12
The questions and concerns that arise when a relative with an intellectual disability is diagnosed with dementia can be overwhelming. This understanding guide acknowledges and answers questions on the progression of dementia, medication, short-term and long-term care plans, and presents need-to-know information in an accessible way. Drawing on the author's first-hand experiences with families, this book provides crucial, accessible information and answers the difficult questions that often arise when a family member with an intellectual disability is diagnosed with dementia.Linking directly to policy and practice in both dementia and intellectual disability care, this book takes an outcome-focussed approach to support short, medium and long-term planning. With a particular emphasis on communication, the author seeks to ensure that families and organisations are able to converse effectively about a relative's health and care. The book looks at how to recognise when changes in the health of a relative with an intellectual disability could indicate the onset of dementia, as well as addressing common concerns surrounding living situations, medication and care plans. Each chapter is structured to identify strategies for support whilst working towards outcomes identified by families as dementia progresses.
Main title:
Intellectual disability and dementia : research into practice / edited by Karen Watchman.
Author:
Watchman, Karen, editor
Imprint:
London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2017.
Collation:
184 pages ; 23 cm
Notes:
Originally published: 2014.Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
1. Introduction. 2. What is Dementia? 3. Recognising Changes in Health. 4. Discussing Dementia. 5. Strategies for Support After Diagnosis. 6. What Will Happen in the Future? 7. Conclusion. References. Index.
ISBN:
9781849056779 (pbk)9781784501846 (PDF ebook)
Dewey class:
616.830874616.8308
LC class:
RC521
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
780671