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Abstract
This factsheet explains how dementia may be experienced by someone with a learning disability and gives some suggestions for how the person can be supported.
| Original language | English |
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| Type | Factsheet |
| Media of output | Internet |
| Publisher | Alzheimer's Society |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| Publication status | Published - 2015 |
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International Summit on Intellectual Disability and Dementia with the purpose of developing a major international policy statement on a number of areas related to dementia and adults with intellectual disability, including human rights and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, nomenclature, advanced dementia, end-of-life care practices, aiding family caregivers, community dementia capable care practices, and advocacy for inclusion of persons with intellectual disabilty in national Alzheimer's plans.
Watchman, K. (Organiser)
13 Nov 2016 → 14 Nov 2016Activity: Other › Types of Public engagement and outreach - Public lecture/debate/seminar
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Member of National Advisory Group on Dementia and Equality
Watchman, K. (Member)
2015 → 2016Activity: Other › Types of External academic engagement - Contribution to the work of national or international committees and working groups
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Alzheimer's Society Research Conference - learning disability and dementia
Watchman, K. (Speaker)
2015Activity: Other › Types of External academic engagement - Invited talk