Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia

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A Guide for Families

Karen Watchman

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English

Jessica Kingsley
15 April 2017

Care of the elderly; Medicine; Coping with illness; Coping with disability

Selected for Reading Well for Dementia 2024: endorsed by health experts, charities and people affected by dementia.

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.

By: Karen Watchman
Imprint: Jessica Kingsley
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 214mm, Width: 138mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 164g
ISBN: 9781849056779
ISBN 10: 1849056773
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 15 April 2017
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Karen Watchman is Senior Lecturer in Ageing, Frailty and Dementia at the University of Stirling, Scotland, UK. With experience of supporting people within both dementia care and intellectual disability services, Karen's research and teaching stem from a practice and academic background. This includes her role as Director of Down's Syndrome Scotland and subsequent development and delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes on ageing, dementia, and intellectual disability in Scotland. She has led the development of training resources and accessible material for families, staff and people with an intellectual disability including Supporting Derek and Jenny's Diary. Karen is currently leading research into the implementation of non-pharmacological interventions with people who have an intellectual disability and dementia in Scotland. She lives in Clackmannanshire, Scotland.

Reviews for Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia: A Guide for Families

[...] books like this and the information they contain are crucial. [...] It is essential that we raise awareness of the potential links between dementia and learning disabilities so that people and their families get the information and support they need. This book is an excellent example of how to do this. -- Laura Finnan-Cowan, Self-Directed Support Manager, Dementia in Scotland Winter 2017 issue A very helpful read for family and carers of those with Intellectual Disabilities facing a possible diagnosis of dementia. Whilst alerting the reader to other health issues, it provides strategies for communicating, partnering and improving outcomes with an emphasis on quality of life. This is a guide that warrants more than one read. -- Mary Hogan, Family Advocate, National Task Group for Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices (NTG)