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Understanding Learning Disability and Dementia: Developing Effective Int

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  • ISBN-13: 9781843104421
  • Publisher: JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS
    Imprint: JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS
  • By Diana Kerr
  • Price: AUD $47.99
  • Stock: 0 in stock
  • Availability: This book is temporarily out of stock, order will be despatched as soon as fresh stock is received.
  • Local release date: 14/11/2007
  • Format: Paperback 200 pages Weight: 0g
  • Categories: Counselling & advice services [JKSN2]
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Understanding Learning Disability and Dementia covers all the essential issues in supporting a person with a learning disability when they develop dementia.The increased longevity of the population at large also means that the number of people with a learning disability is living longer, and the numbers of these people developing dementia will continue to increase. Service providers, planners, doctors, social workers, carers and direct support staff need to be equipped with relevant knowledge prior to the onset of the condition, so they can devise appropriate therapeutic interventions and coping strategies for managing the effects of dementia, including health and medication management and palliative care.This book will provide essential knowledge for anyone involved in the provision of services, assessment of need and direct care and support for dementia sufferers who also have a learning disability.
1: What is a Learning Disability? What is Down's Syndrome and How Does It Impact on Peoples' lives? Issues around Ageing.; 2. What is Dementia? What is not Dementia? Getting a Differential Diagnosis.; 3. How and Why Does Dementia Affect People with a Learning Disability and in Particular People with Down's Syndrome?; 4. Getting a Diagnosis. Identifying Early Signs. Baseline Assessment Tools and Processes. Diagnostic Pathways.; 5. Developing Life Story Work.; 6. Communication. Identifying Barriers and Aids to Good Communication.; 7. Different Realities. Understanding the World of People with Dementia.; 8. Responding Appropriately. Reality Orientation. Validation. Music. Touch. Suitable Activities.; 9. Supporting People to Eat Well.; 10. Responding appropriately to Pain.; 11. End Stage Care. The Use of Palliative Care Services. Developing Good Skin Care Regimes. Dealing with Death and Dying. Needs of Staff and Family.; 12. The Physical Environment. Design. The Use of Technology.; 13. The Role of Medication.; 14. Needs of Co-Residents, Co-Tenants and Peers.; 15. Needs of Relatives.; 16. Models of Provision. References. Subject index. Author index.
An examination of the issues which arise when a person with learning disabilities develops dementia. Aimed at professionals, planners and service providers.
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