Intellectual Disability and Dementia
Research into Practice
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Nursing, Gerontology, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science
| Author: | Tony Holland, Trevor Chan, Ken Courtenay, Sunny Kalsy, Nicolle Eady, Matthew P Janicki, Heather Wilkinson, Teresa Iacono, Antonia MW Coppus, David Thompson, Liam Wilson, Niamh Mulryan, Shahid H. Zaman, Mary McCarron, Karen Dodd, Chris Bigby, Andrew Griffith, Nancy Jokinen, Tiina Annus, Noelle Blackman, Moni Grizzell, Andre Strydom, Irene Tuffrey-Wijne, Amanda Sinai, Michael Splaine, Leslie Udell, Evelyn Reilly, Philip McCallion, Susan Benbow, Rachel Carling Carling Jenkins | ISBN: | 9780857007964 |
| Publisher: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers | Publication: | May 21, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers | Language: | English |
| Author: | Tony Holland, Trevor Chan, Ken Courtenay, Sunny Kalsy, Nicolle Eady, Matthew P Janicki, Heather Wilkinson, Teresa Iacono, Antonia MW Coppus, David Thompson, Liam Wilson, Niamh Mulryan, Shahid H. Zaman, Mary McCarron, Karen Dodd, Chris Bigby, Andrew Griffith, Nancy Jokinen, Tiina Annus, Noelle Blackman, Moni Grizzell, Andre Strydom, Irene Tuffrey-Wijne, Amanda Sinai, Michael Splaine, Leslie Udell, Evelyn Reilly, Philip McCallion, Susan Benbow, Rachel Carling Carling Jenkins |
| ISBN: | 9780857007964 |
| Publisher: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| Publication: | May 21, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
