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Older persons with mental retardation/developmental disabilities
- Authors:
- PARKINSON Charlotte B., HOWARD Marilyn
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 25(1/2), 1996, pp.91-103.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
A relatively new population of persons who are both elderly and mentally retarded/developmentally disabled (MR/DD) is rapidly growing in the United States, as well as in many other countries. Describes this population, their service needs and how these are being addressed.
No place like home
- Author:
- McCABE David
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 22.8.96, 1996, pp.26-27.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
People with learning difficulties can find themselves invisible as far as their housing needs are concerned. Assesses the impact of the Housing Act 1996 on those with special needs.
Older people with learning difficulties leaving institutional care - a case of double jeopardy
- Authors:
- WALKER Alan, WALKER Carol, RYAN Tony
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing and Society, 16(2), March 1996, pp.125-150.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
People with learning difficulties are now surviving into old age and more and more of them are being resettled from long-stay hospitals. This article examines some of the key barriers facing, and dilemmas involved in, the provision of community-based services to this newly emerging user group. Recent field research on older people with learning difficulties who have been resettled into the community is used to illustrate the challenges facing service providers. Particular reference is made to the impact of age discrimination and traditional differences between service specialisms. Shows that both official definitions of need in old age and the aspirations of the service responses to those needs have been artificially constructed in very narrow terms, especially when compared with the principled approach to service provision for younger people with learning difficulties.
Independent Living: the numbers game
- Author:
- SIMONS Ken
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 29.2.96, 1996, p.3.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Argues that the past 15 years have seen the emphasis on individual needs, but now, the time has come to use collective action to influence events for people with learning difficulties.
In from the cold
- Author:
- WOOLRYCH Richard
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 1.2.96, 1996, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Looks at project to aid independent living for people with learning difficulties by forecasting needs and makes a clear case for new housing strategies.
Sensory impairment - neglect that wastes lives
- Author:
- LEVY Gill
- Journal article citation:
- Community Living, 9(3), January 1996, pp.12-14.
- Publisher:
- Hexagon Publishing
Argues that there is wholesale neglect of the sight and hearing of people with learning difficulties. Often inexpensive treatment could add so much to the quality of their lives - if only we could take the trouble to investigate their problems.
Healthy bodies, healthy minds
- Author:
- TURNER Steve
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 5.1.96, 1996, pp.24-25.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The government wants to raise awareness of the impact lifestyle can have on avoiding heart disease, strokes and cancer. Argues that people with learning difficulties should not be ignored when it comes to healthy living.
Housing, support and the rights of people with learning difficulties: findings
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Housing and support services which interlock are less likely to respect the rights of people with learning difficulties as citizens than where the two functions are clearly separated, according to recent research by the author of Values Into Action. The author reports that people are usually dependent on the service agencies' own commitment to their rights as citizens. The study, based on detailed interviews with users and staff in 11 supported housing arrangements in England and Wales.
Death and people with learning disabilities: interventions to support clients and carers (part 1)
- Author:
- CATHCART Fiona
- Journal article citation:
- Bereavement Care, 15(1), Spring 1996, pp.7-9.
- Publisher:
- Cruse Bereavement Care
The needs of people with learning disabilities who are bereaved have been acknowledged in the last decade. There is more understanding of ways to meet these needs. Carers need training and support when working with people who are dying or bereaved. This article reviews the relevant literature, offers guidelines for practice and highlights areas for further development.
Group work with older people who are developmentally disabled and their caregivers
- Author:
- O'MALLEY Patricia E.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 25(1/2), 1996, pp.105-119.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Over the past twenty years or so the ageing of America has attracted much attention as policymakers, social service and health care providers have recognised the full meaning of increasing numbers of elderly people in the United States. However, it is only recently that attention has been directed to "special" populations within the ageing network; a variety of subgroups for which some special considerations must be made. Discusses the needs and services provided for older people who are developmentally disabled, including group work process and models.