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Helping the sexually oppressed
- Editors:
- GOCHROS Harvey L., GOCHROS Jean S., FISCHER Joel
- Publisher:
- Prentice Hall
- Publication year:
- 1986
- Pagination:
- 282p., bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Suggests counselling strategies to deal with the needs of the sexually oppressed : the elderly, women, mentally and physically handicapped people, terminally ill.
The great taboo: sexual abuse of older people; edited papers from a conference organised by Action on Elder Abuse on 21 October 1999, London
- Editor:
- MANTHORPE Jill
- Publisher:
- Action On Elder Abuse
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 44p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Proceedings of a conference organised by Action on Elder Abuse, October 1999, London. Papers cover topics such as: what practitioners need to know about the normal sexuality of older people; lessons to be learned from the abuse of adults with learning disabilities; definition of sexual abuse and its particular implications for older people; current law and options for reform; and the particular support needs of older victims.
Why wait until sexuality becomes a "problem"?
- Author:
- LOCKLEY Jean
- Journal article citation:
- Professional Social Work, January 1995, p.16.
- Publisher:
- British Association of Social Workers
Sets out the key issues on sexuality facing social workers. Looks at different client groups: children and young people; people with learning difficulties; people with physical difficulties and elders.
Social work with older people: approaches to person-centred practice
- Authors:
- HALL Barbara, SCRAGG Terry
- Publisher:
- Open University
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 256p.
- Place of publication:
- Maidenhead
This book takes a person-centred approach to working with older people and provides an introduction to the legislation, policy, theory and research needed by social workers. It explores the experience of being an older person and how practitioners can work to make positive differences to older people's lives. It goes beyond the mechanistic care management approaches to social work and encourages the reader to see older people holistically. The book is separated into 3 parts: setting the context and the importance of values; equality and diversity in working with older people; and enhancing the well-being of older people and safeguarding issues. It examines a range of contexts and perspectives, including sexuality, spirituality, learning disabilities, ethnicity, and mental health needs. Case studies and exercises are included to assist readers in reflecting on their practice. The book aims to encourage wider reflection on the constraints posed by organisations employing social workers and the impact on their practice. It is likely to be of interest for students on placement in adult services or voluntary organisations and social work practitioners working with older people.
The body in health and social care
- Author:
- TWIGG Julia
- Publisher:
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 198p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Basingstoke
The body is central to many professional and policy concerns. Focusing on health and social care, this book shows how important the body can be to a range of issues such as disability, old age, sexuality, consumption, food and public space. Twigg shows how constructions of the body affect how we see different social groups and explores the significance of the body in the provision and delivery of care. Written in a lively and accessible style, the book offers fresh insights into classic areas of health, social care and society.
Discussing the menopause with women with learning disabilities
- Authors:
- McCARTHY Michelle, MILLARD Lorraine
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 31(1), 2003, pp.9-17.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Traditionally, little attention has been paid to the menopause as it affects women with learning disabilities. Consequently, older women with learning disabilities have rarely been adequately prepared for, or supported through, what for most women is a significant 'change of life'. None of the existing literature focuses on the women's perspectives, but rather, looks at menopause from a medical angle, in particular focusing on the timing of onset. The research study described in the present paper is an attempt to gain some insights into the ways in which women with learning disabilities perceive the menopause. The main informants were women with learning disabilities themselves, but also general practitioners, staff in learning disability services and parents who still cared for their middle-aged daughters at home. The research project also involved the non-disabled researchers working alongside two groups of women with learning disabilities, who acted as advisors and consultants to the project.
Going through the menopause: perceptions and experiences of women with intellectual disability
- Author:
- McCARTHY Michelle
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 27(4), December 2002, pp.281-295.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This article explores the perceptions, experiences and support needs of women with intellectual disability as they go through the menopause. Findings are presented from semi-structured interviews with 15 women with mild to moderate intellectual disability aged 43-65 years. Levels of knowledge about what the menopause was, when it happened, and whether it happened to all women, were found to be generally low. More significantly, the majority of the women did not understand the significance of the menopause on a woman's reproductive capacity. The women's experiences of change and transition were on a predominantly physical level, with some emotional effects, but little or no psychological and social impact noted.
Wholeness in later life
- Author:
- BRIGHT Ruth
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 209p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Examines the care of older people from a holistic viewpoint, arguing that all of geriatric care - physical, psychological, spiritual and psycho-social - is, or should be, intended to improve the overall quality of life for older people. Discusses the many different challenges older people face, including physical difficulties, psychiatric problems, learning difficulties, and lifelong disability. Also looks at the cultural aspects of ageing, and uses case studies to provide examples of how and why quality of life can and should be improved. Includes a section on the use of music therapy.
A comprehensive guide to intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Authors:
- BROWN Ivan, PERCY Maire
- Publisher:
- Paul H. Brookes
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 768p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Baltimore, MD
This comprehensive textbook on children and adults with learning disabilities contains contributions from over 70 authors. These include experts, disability leaders and family members. Its forty five chapters are organised in five main sections. The first section, an overview of intellectual and developmental disabilities, covers: definitions, an historical overview of intellectual disabilities, human rights and advocacy. The second section contains individual chapters on a range of different conditions including Down Syndrome, Fragile X Syndrome, Autism, Aspergers Syndrome, Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, and ADHD. Section three, support and intervention, includes chapters on person-centred support, behavioural interventions, and the role of diversity in psychological assessment and intervention. Section four covers development of disabilities through the life span and chapters include early childhood, education, transition to adult life, sexuality, parenting and ageing. Section five, which is on health, includes chapters on: the ethics of consent, physical health, nutrition and the implications of Alzheimer's Disease for people with Down Syndrome and other intellectual disabilities. A final chapter in section six discusses current advances and a vision for the future. The publication is relevant for a wide audience, including students, direct care staff, social workers, academics and policy makers.
Learning disability today: key issues for providers, managers, practitioners and users
- Editor:
- CARNABY Steven
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 276p.,illus.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
Introduction to some of the central issues in the lives of people with learning difficulties and the people who support them. It provides context, underpinning knowledge and practical strategies for giving care and support that promotes rights, independence, choice and inclusion. Includes chapters on: understanding approaches to learning disability; policy and legislation; understanding and developing anti oppressive practice; protecting people from abuse; assessing and managing risk; understanding and promoting communication; handling information and keeping records; undertaking assessment and promoting communication; enabling and supporting community involvement; understanding and promoting advocacy and decision making; sexuality; access to health care and supporting healthy lifestyles; working with people with profound and multiple learning difficulties; supporting people with challenging behaviour; mental health; managing change, transition and loss; and supporting older people with learning difficulties. Illustrated throughout with case studies.