Understanding learning disability and dementia: developing effective interventions
By: Kerr, Diane.
Publisher: London Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2007Description: 198 p. ; 24 cm.ISBN: 9781843104421.Subject(s): LEARNING DISABILITY | DEMENTIA | INTERVENTION | EFFECTIVENESSItem type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Book | IHC Library | 780.1 KER (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | W000351 |
Presents a useful and readable book which offers authoritative guidance on good practice illustrated with individual stories. Provides essential knowledge for anyone involved in the provision of services, assessment of need and direct care and support for people with dementia who also have a learning disability.
What is a learning disability?|What is dementia?|Getting a diagnosis|Working with different realities|Maintaining good communication|Therapeutic interventions|Challenging behaviour|Responding to the pain needs of people with a learning disability and dementia|The experiences and needs of peers|Supporting people to eat well|Creating supportive physical environments|The role of technology|Late and end stage care|Issues and concerns for relatives|Some issues in relation to medication|Models of care|A plea for the future
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