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Intellectual disabilities and dementia : a guide for families / Karen Watchman.

By: Watchman, Karen.
Publisher: London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2017Description: 119 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781849056779 (alk. paper).Subject(s): INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY | DEMENTIA | CAREGIVERS
Contents:
Introduction -- What is dementia? -- Recognising changes in health -- Discussing dementia -- Strategies for support after diagnosis -- What will happen in the future? -- Conclusion.
Summary: "The questions and concerns that arise when a relative with an intellectual disability is diagnosed with dementia can be overwhelming. This understanding guide acknowledges and answers questions on the progression of dementia, medication, short-term and long-term care plans, and presents need-to-know information in an accessible way. " - PUBLISHER'S WEBSITE
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- What is dementia? -- Recognising changes in health -- Discussing dementia -- Strategies for support after diagnosis -- What will happen in the future? -- Conclusion.

"The questions and concerns that arise when a relative with an intellectual disability is diagnosed with dementia can be overwhelming. This understanding guide acknowledges and answers questions on the progression of dementia, medication, short-term and long-term care plans, and presents need-to-know information in an accessible way.
" - PUBLISHER'S WEBSITE

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