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Abstract
Presenting the most up-to-date information available about dementia and intellectual disabilities, this book brings together the latest international research and evidence-based practice, and describes clearly the relevance and implications for support and services
Internationally renowned experts from the UK, Ireland, the USA, Canada, Australia and the Netherlands discuss good practice and the way forward in relation to assessment, diagnosis, interventions, staff knowledge and training, care pathways, service design, measuring outcomes and the experiences of individuals, families and carers. The wealth of information offered will inform support and services throughout the whole course of dementia, from diagnosis to end of life. Particular emphasis is placed on how intellectual disability and dementia services can work collaboratively to offer more effective, joined up support.
Practitioners, managers and commissioners will find this to be an informative resource for developing person-centred provision for people with intellectual disabilities and dementia and their families. It will also be a key text for academics and students who wish to be up-to-date with the latest research and practice developments in this field.
Internationally renowned experts from the UK, Ireland, the USA, Canada, Australia and the Netherlands discuss good practice and the way forward in relation to assessment, diagnosis, interventions, staff knowledge and training, care pathways, service design, measuring outcomes and the experiences of individuals, families and carers. The wealth of information offered will inform support and services throughout the whole course of dementia, from diagnosis to end of life. Particular emphasis is placed on how intellectual disability and dementia services can work collaboratively to offer more effective, joined up support.
Practitioners, managers and commissioners will find this to be an informative resource for developing person-centred provision for people with intellectual disabilities and dementia and their families. It will also be a key text for academics and students who wish to be up-to-date with the latest research and practice developments in this field.
| Original language | English |
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| Publisher | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 978-0-85700-796-4 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-1-84905-422-5 |
| Publication status | Published - 2014 |
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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.
Karen Watchman (Organiser)
13 Nov 2016 → 14 Nov 2016Activity: Other › Types of Public engagement and outreach - Public lecture/debate/seminar
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Alzheimer's Society Research Conference - learning disability and dementia
Karen Watchman (Speaker)
2015Activity: Other › Types of External academic engagement - Invited talk