Davies, S. and Atkinson, Teresa ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2020-7239
(2024)
Preparing to care: Training for carers of people with dementia and a learning disability.
Journal of Dementia Care, 32 (1).
pp. 30-33.
ISSN Print: 1351-8372
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Abstract
The Alzheimer’s Society (2023) advises that people with learning disabilities, particularly those with Down's syndrome, are at increased risk of developing dementia. If a person with a learning disability develops dementia, they will face different and additional challenges to people who do not have a learning disability. Many people, including family carers, are not aware of this risk and, in addition to the challenges of caring for an adult with a learning disability, are unprepared for the further complications that a diagnosis of dementia may bring. This article considers the needs of family carers and in particular, the development of a training package to provide support.
Item Type: | Article |
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Subjects: | B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology L Education > L Education (General) L Education > LC Special aspects of education > LC5201 Education extension. Adult education. Continuing education |
Divisions: | College of Health, Life and Environmental Sciences > School of Allied Health and Community |
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Copyright Info: | Journal of Dementia Care © 2024 |
Depositing User: | Jennifer Bray |
Date Deposited: | 01 Mar 2024 12:56 |
Last Modified: | 07 Mar 2024 09:24 |
URI: | https://eprints.worc.ac.uk/id/eprint/13660 |
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