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Developmental coordination disorder: hints and tips for the activities of daily living
- Author:
- BALL Morven F.
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 96p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a term used to describe children who have difficulty with movement and specific aspects of learning, and includes dyspraxia, Asperger Syndrome and associated conditions. This booklet answers commonly asked questions about DCD and presents all the necessary information to aid parents, carers and professionals in selecting the best options for their child; sometimes correcting the little things can lead to big results. The author describes the features of Developmental Coordination Disorder and provides practical solutions ranging from maintaining posture and personal care through to the more complex tasks of learning. Practical exercises to help improve the DCD child's motor and sensory skills are included, plus an extensive list of useful addresses and resources.
Bathing without a battle: personal care of individuals with dementia
- Editors:
- BARRICK Ann Louise, et al, (eds.)
- Publisher:
- Springer Publishing
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 162p.
- Place of publication:
- New York
Presents an individualised, problem solving approach to bathing and personal care of people with dementia. Based on original research and clinical experience, this book details strategies and techniques that can be used in both institutional and home settings. The approach is also appropriate for care activities other than bathing. Provides practice guidelines, transfer techniques, lists of suppliers of bathing equipment and the description of a complete training programme for care workers.
Disabled for life?: attitudes towards, and experiences of, disability in Britain
- Authors:
- GREWAL Ini, et al
- Publisher:
- Corporate Document Services; Great Britain. Department for Work and Pensions
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 264p.
- Place of publication:
- Leeds
The aims of the research were to provide a picture of work and daily activities of disabled people, compared with non-disabled people, and to examine general attitudes to disability. The study also sought to examine peoples experience of their disability, including discrimination and prejudice, across a range of different areas of life. The research was commissioned to inform the Governments policies to promote equality by helping disabled people overcome the barriers which may exclude them from learning, employment and other aspects of society.
Resource pack for carers of adults with Down's Syndrome and dementia
- Authors:
- DODD Karen, TURK Vicky, CHRISTMAS Michelle
- Publisher:
- British Institute of Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 146p.
- Place of publication:
- Kidderminster
People with Down's syndrome are far more likely to develop dementia than the general population, and at a younger age - the average age of dementia onset is just 52 years, with death likely to occur within just six years . This new resource for family carers, staff and other professionals supporting people with Down syndrome, to help them with practical day to day issues, including: supporting a person to maintain skills and independence as long as possible; treating treatable conditions; understanding and responding appropriately to changes in behaviour, at early, middle and late stages of dementia; providing emotional reassurance for carers; improving the confidence of carers to look after individuals; iIdentifying local supports and resources; and being open to the problems that may arise, and help with tips and solutions to cope.
Buying time: an evaluation and cost effectiveness analysis of a joint health/social care residential rehabilitation unit for older people on discharge from hospital
- Authors:
- TRAPPES-LOMAX Tessa, ELLIS Annie, FOX Mary
- Publisher:
- University of Exeter. Centre for Evidence-Based Social Services
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 58p.
- Place of publication:
- Exeter
Previous work has suggested that older people can benefit from rehabilitation programmes. A recent five-year study has shown that an intensive six-week programme reduces the frequency of admissions to long-term residential care and is cost-effective. A decrease in dependency levels and high ratings of satisfaction with the service amongst both users and carers were also found. This study was designed to test these findings more rigorously by comparing outcomes in two groups of older people on discharge from hospital. The first group being investigated (n=94) received a rehabilitation programme. This group was compared with a second group (n=112) of people who received standard community support. The study investigated whether, at six and 12 months on, there was a difference between older people who, following discharge from hospital, had this programme of residential rehabilitation, and those who did not. Participants' levels of dependency, their health-related quality of life, general morale and well-being, and feelings about their ability to cope with the circumstances of their day-to-day lives were considered.
Making the jump: "we can do a good job"; a pack for adults with learning difficulties who want to work
- Author:
- JACOBSEN Yola
- Publisher:
- National Institute for Adult Continuing Education
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 100p., CD ROM
- Place of publication:
- Leicester
The 2001 Department of Health learning disability strategy, Valuing People recognises that employment is one of the key areas where people with learning difficulties can be included as citizens and sets out to increase the number of people with learning difficulties in work. However, previous research has shown that many adults with learning difficulties fail to make the jump from attending vocational courses in further or adult education into employment.This is a resource for adults with learning difficulties who want to work. It contains ideas and examples of how people with learning difficulties can be involved in their own transition to work process and includes case studies of people with learning difficulties who have 'made the jump' and are in employment.
Improving the quality of life of elderly persons in situations of dependency
- Author:
- O'SHEA Eamon
- Publisher:
- Council of Europe
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 49p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Strasbourg Cedex
This report argues in favour of providing integrated, multi-disciplinary, fair and accessible services focusing on individuals and respecting their choices and preferences at family, local community and national levels. It examines aspects of the life of dependent elderly persons and gives consideration to the needs of their close relatives who act as helpers/carers.
Depression in older Americans with urinary incontinence (UI): the relationship with activities of daily living (ADL) and avoidance behaviours
- Author:
- BERTERA Elizabeth
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 39(4), 2002, pp.39-55.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This study uses interview responses from 986 Medicare beneficiaries with urinary incontinence (UI) to investigate the effects of behavioural responses to UI on depression in community-dwelling adults. Behavioural responses included limitations in ADLs, and avoidance of routine activities such as bending, reaching and stooping. Logistic regression models included depression in the past 3 years and “feeling blue” in the past year as proxies for depression. Avoiding 2 or more activities increased the odds of “feeling blue” and depression. ADL limitations were associated with depression, but not “feeling blue.” Implications for depression and independent living in older adults are discussed. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).
Behind closed doors: an investigation into elder abuse in North East Essex, in residential, sheltered and private accommodation, to explore the need for a specialist, local abuse telephone help-line
- Author:
- GREAVES Susan
- Publisher:
- North Essex Health Authority
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 82p.
Research uncovered wide-spread physical and institutional abuse of older people in care homes and sheltered housing. As well as physical abuse, complaints focused on lack of independence, rigid routine, having to share a room, and having to take a bath at set times. Most staff had never been trained on how to deal with physical abuse and feared the consequences of whistle blowing.
Adults with a psychotic disorder living in private households, 2000
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Office for National Statistics
- Publisher:
- Stationery Office
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 68p.,tables.
- Place of publication:
- Norwich
The data covered in this report come from two sources: a survey which was carried out in 2000 and is a repeat of an earlier survey of adults living in private households, and a supplementary sample of people with psychosis identified through GP records held on the General Practice Rsearch Database. Overall, 91% of this sample of people with a psychotic illness were receiving some form of treatment, either medication or some form of counselling or therapy. Over half of this sample of people with psychotic disorder (56%) reported difficulties with one or more activities of daily living (ADL). Most of these (49% of the whole sample) said that they needed help to overcome at least one of these difficulties. In this sample of people with a psychotic disorder, a very high proportion of people, 70%, were economically inactive. Just over a quarter (27%) were in paid employment, half of them full time and half part time. A large proportion of this sample of people with a psychotic illness were, or had been, smokers. Among this sample, 27% of respondents had an AUDIT score of 8 or more, that is, they were found to have a hazardous level of drinking in the year before interview. Over two-thirds (70%) of this sample of people with a psychotic illness had thought about suicide at some time in their lives and 45% had attempted suicide. In addition, 21% had harmed themselves without intending to commit suicide.