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About dementia: for people with learning disabilities
- Authors:
- DODD Karen, TURK Vicky, CHRISTMAS Michelle
- Publisher:
- British Institute of Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 12p.
- Place of publication:
- Kidderminster
Easy-to-read booklet for people with learning disabilities who want to understand dementia. It will be particularly helpful for people who have a friend or family member with dementia, or who are worried about developing dementia themselves. This booklet is designed to help more able people with learning disabilities who want to understand and talk about dementia.
The journey of life: how people change from babies to older people
- Authors:
- DODD Karen, TURK Vicky, CHRISTMAS Michelle
- Publisher:
- British Institute of Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 15p.
- Place of publication:
- Kidderminster
Easy-to-read booklet for people with learning disabilities who want to understand dementia. It will be particularly helpful for people who have a friend or family member with dementia, or who are worried about developing dementia themselves. This booklet will be useful for helping people with learning disabilities understand the human life cycle.
An evaluation of a Singing for the Brain pilot with people with a learning disability and memory problems or a dementia
- Authors:
- WARD Alison R., Parkes Jacqueline
- Journal article citation:
- Dementia: the International Journal of Social Research and Practice, 16(3), 2017, pp.360-374.
- Publisher:
- Sage
This paper presents the findings from a pilot project introducing Singing for the Brain into care centres with people with a learning disability and a form of dementia or memory problem. Through participant observations, patient and staff feedback, there was strong support for the use of Singing for the Brain with this client group, with participants reporting high levels of enjoyment and engagement in the sessions. The potential for these sessions to support communication, memory, social engagement and choice was reported by staff and participants. Whilst anecdotal reports also suggested the sessions had a positive impact on elevating mood over a sustained period of time. The pilot sessions are discussed in reference to the regular sessions run for people with dementia and comparisons drawn across the two approaches. Further evidence is required to understand the potential impact on participant's well-being from attending these sessions. (Publisher abstract)
A pilot memory cafe for people with learning disabilities and memory difficulties
- Authors:
- KIDDLE Hannah, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 44(3), 2016, p.175–181.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Memory cafes have been found to normalise experiences of dementia and provide access to an accepting social network. People with learning disabilities are at increased risk of developing dementia, but the possible benefits of attending a memory cafe are not known. This study evaluates a 12-week pilot memory cafe for people with learning disabilities in terms of adaptations required and benefits of attending. Results indicate that affect levels significantly improved across the course of the cafe and that communication, interaction, alertness and participation in other activities improved outside the cafe. Future plans for attendance at memory cafes for people with learning disabilities are discussed. (Publisher abstract)
Living well with dementia
- Author:
- BRITTON Beth
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, 14(4), July/August 2014, pp.14-15.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
As people with learning disabilities live longer, their chances of developing dementia increase. This article explores what can be done to ensure they live well for longer with the condition. The article highlights the importance of providing training and education to the families of people caring for people with dementia and staff in the workforce. Other key issues include providing continuity of care, the importance of observational skills and good communication. (Original abstract)
Think pain
- Authors:
- KERR Diana, WILKINSON Heather, CUNNINGHAM Colm
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, February 2009, pp.34-36.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
The research reported in this paper explores the pain experiences amongst people with a learning disability who also have dementia. The paper outlines the additional issues that need to be taken into consideration when providing care for someone with a learning disability and dementia. Areas discussed include: misunderstanding behaviour that is 'challenging', problems with communication, lack of staff knowledge about the conditions of older age and the impact of dementia, and prescription of medication.
Make a difference in dementia care training: resources that are effective, meaningful and fun
- Editors:
- SHEARD David M, (ed.)
- Publisher:
- Alzheimer's Society
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 148p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This manual includes 60 proven icebreakers, exercises. Session plans, notes, diagrams and evaluation questions ensure the exercises are ready to use immediately. Although the exercises focus on dementia care, they will also be of interest and use to trainers working in other fields.Topic areas include: the feelings and experiences of people with dementia; focusing on the person, not just their dementia; understanding the basic functions of the brain; viewing dementia as a disability; and communication – the meaning behind the words.
About my friend: for friends of people with Down's Syndrome and dementia
- Authors:
- DODD Karen, TURK Vicky, CHRISTMAS Michelle
- Publisher:
- British Institute of Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 15p.
- Place of publication:
- Kidderminster
Easy-to-read booklet for people with learning disabilities who want to understand dementia. It will be particularly helpful for people who have a friend or family member with dementia, or who are worried about developing dementia themselves. This booklet looks at what happens when a friend develops dementia.
Making communication accessible for all: a guide for health and social care (HSC) staff
- Author:
- BELFAST HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST
- Publisher:
- Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 48
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
- Edition:
- 2nd ed.
A practical guide providing information to enable health and social care staff communicate more effectively with people who may have a disability or a communication support need. It looks at communicating with people with a range of disabilities, including people who are deaf or have a hearing loss, people who are blind or partially sighted, people who are deafblind, people who have a learning disability, people who have an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and people living with dementia. It also looks at communicating with someone after a stroke or acquired brain injury. The guide aims to help staff to think differently about communication; highlight current legislation; understand to enable more positive outcomes and experiences for people with communication support needs; and help create communication friendly environments to support people to communicate to the best of their ability. It covers face to face communication, telephone communication, written communication, and providing information on the internet. (Edited publisher abstract)
Supporting Derek: a practice development guide to support staff working with people who have a learning difficulty and dementia
- Authors:
- WATCHMAN Karen, KERR Diana, WILKINSON Heather
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 58p., DVD
- Place of publication:
- York
This training pack is aimed at staff and volunteers supporting people with learning difficulties who have or may develop dementia. It is designed to be used by a trainer or lead person for training or to promote discussion. Each section is structured around 10 topics. Sections cover: learning difficulty and dementia; understanding behaviour; developing supportive environments; responding to pain; effective communication; meaningful activities; when a friend or relative has dementia; nutrition and hydration; night-time care; and palliative care. Each section includes suggested activities, information sheets and tools, and further reading. A DVD, which includes a short drama acted out by people with a learning difficulty and discussion on the drama, accompanies the training pack.