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The needs of people with learning disabilities who develop dementia
— a literature review | | Author(s) | Penny Llewellyn |
| Journal title | Dementia: the international journal of social research and practice, vol 10, no 2, May 2011 |
| Pages | pp 235-247 |
| Source | http://dem.sagepub.com/ |
| Keywords | Dementia ; Cognitive impairment ; Needs [elderly] ; Literature reviews. |
| Annotation | People with learning disabilities are living longer and are increasingly developing age related conditions including dementia, thus posing many challenges for services. A literature review was undertaken of articles published between 1996 and 2006 relating to the needs of people with learning disabilities and dementia, their carers and their peers. Results of the search showed that the primary medical need is for timely and accurate diagnosis. There is a multitude of diagnostic tools and advice is available as to which are most suitable for different client groups. The needs of carers are intertwined with those of people with learning disabilities and dementia and meeting their needs for education, training and increased staff numbers, has proved beneficial. Although multiple services will be responsible for the needs of this client group, there is a consensus that learning disability services should be at the heart of service provision. (JL). |
| Accession Number | CPA-111003009 A |
| Classmark | EA: E4: IK: 64A |
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