British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 33(4), December 2005, pp.188-193.
Publisher:
Wiley
This study investigated the frequency and severity of challenging behaviour in adults with Down's syndrome with and without signs of dementia. Care staff were interviewed to investigate the frequency and severity of challenging behaviour. Individuals 'dementia status' was assessed by using the Dementia Scale for Down's syndrome. The results showed that the dementia group displayed more frequent...
This study investigated the frequency and severity of challenging behaviour in adults with Down's syndrome with and without signs of dementia. Care staff were interviewed to investigate the frequency and severity of challenging behaviour. Individuals 'dementia status' was assessed by using the Dementia Scale for Down's syndrome. The results showed that the dementia group displayed more frequent and severe forms of challenging behaviour than the non-dementia group. The difference in reported levels of challenging behaviour of both groups with the general learning disabilities population was not considered to be clinically significant and levels fell predominantly within the 'normal range'. The findings of this study suggest that frequent and severe forms of challenging behaviour in adults with Down's syndrome is more likely to be a behavioural symptom associated with the onset of a dementing illness and not due to normal ageing alone.
Journal of Dementia Care, 12(1), January 2004, pp.18-20.
Publisher:
Hawker
Discusses the opportunities and challenges presented in seeking to provide person-centred care to younger people with dementia in the Birmingham Working Age Dementia Service.
Discusses the opportunities and challenges presented in seeking to provide person-centred care to younger people with dementia in the Birmingham Working Age Dementia Service.
Subject terms:
person-centred care, social care provision, adults, dementia;
When dementia strikes the young, its devastating effects are often more acutely felt than when it afflicts elderly people. The author examines the added burden.
When dementia strikes the young, its devastating effects are often more acutely felt than when it afflicts elderly people. The author examines the added burden.
Subject terms:
mental health problems, self-esteem, adults, dementia;
International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 9(1), January 1994, pp.47-50.
Publisher:
Wiley
Fifteen carers of people with presenile dementia in the LB Sutton were interviewed about their experiences of the services that had been provided to them. The carers were generally satisfied once they had been referred to the local elderly mental health team. There was, however, often a significant delay before they were referred to specialist help and they would have liked more support
Fifteen carers of people with presenile dementia in the LB Sutton were interviewed about their experiences of the services that had been provided to them. The carers were generally satisfied once they had been referred to the local elderly mental health team. There was, however, often a significant delay before they were referred to specialist help and they would have liked more support and information around the time of diagnosis. When asked about what additional services were required, carers were particularly concerned about the lack of appropriate day care for their relative. Carers whose relative had been admitted to long-term care reported finding the process of admission distressing. High levels of stress were found among all the carers. The importance of providing emotional support to this group of carers is emphasized.
Summary report of 2 studies of a drop-in club in Kilmarnock and of a Day Centre in Renfew District, both set up by Alzheimer's Scotland to provide services for people under 65 with dementia.
Summary report of 2 studies of a drop-in club in Kilmarnock and of a Day Centre in Renfew District, both set up by Alzheimer's Scotland to provide services for people under 65 with dementia.
Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 7(1), March 2010, pp.34-41.
Publisher:
Wiley
This study examined carer-reported symptoms to determine whether carer reports of decline in function would be a better screening method to detect possible cases of dementia than reports of memory decline in older adults with ID. One hundred and fifty four participants from five London boroughs were reassessed along with their carers two to three years after baseline. A questionnaire for carer...
This study examined carer-reported symptoms to determine whether carer reports of decline in function would be a better screening method to detect possible cases of dementia than reports of memory decline in older adults with ID. One hundred and fifty four participants from five London boroughs were reassessed along with their carers two to three years after baseline. A questionnaire for carer-reported change in everyday function and the Dementia Questionnaire for Persons with Mental Retardation (DMR) were used to gauge carer views of everyday function and memory. Participants who developed dementia displayed both everyday function and memory decline, where decline in function appeared to be the best indicator of new dementia cases. Retrospective carer report of change in everyday function was shown to be as good as prospective ratings to identify dementia. In those with mild ID, memory change was a better indicator of dementia, while in those with more severe ID decline in everyday function was a better indicator. The authors concluded that decline in everyday function appeared to be a better screening method for dementia than memory decline, particularly for participants with moderate to severe ID.
Journal of Dementia Care, 12(1), January 2004, pp.14-15.
Publisher:
Hawker
Describes New Outlook, a day care centre for younger people with dementia (those under 65) in North Nottinghamshire. The service was founded four and a half years ago as a joint health and social services project, and provides a variety of activities from a single room.
Describes New Outlook, a day care centre for younger people with dementia (those under 65) in North Nottinghamshire. The service was founded four and a half years ago as a joint health and social services project, and provides a variety of activities from a single room.
Subject terms:
leisure activities, social care provision, adults, dementia, groups;
Journal of Dementia Care, September 2000, pp.24-25.
Publisher:
Hawker
Looks at the Clive Project which helps the younger person with dementia maintain confidence, self-esteem and independence through a flexible and individual home-based support service.
Looks at the Clive Project which helps the younger person with dementia maintain confidence, self-esteem and independence through a flexible and individual home-based support service.