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Psychiatric morbidity in older people with moderate and severe learning disability II: the prevalence study
- Authors:
- PATEL Pradip, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 163, October 1993, pp.481-491.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Reports on the use of the PAS-ADD interview schedule to estimate prevalence of psychiatric disorder and dementia in older people with learning difficulties.
In the company of their peers: a geriatric peer counselor training manual
- Authors:
- ROGERS Betty Pearson, LaFOLLETTE Jere G., ROWE Wendy
- Publisher:
- Skagit Mental Health Center
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 398p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Mount Vernon, WA
Psychiatric morbidity in older people with moderate and severe learning disability I: Development and reliability of the Patient Interview (PAS-ADD)
- Authors:
- MOSS Steve, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 163, October 1993, pp.471-480.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Describes the development of PAS-ADD, a semi-structured clinical interview for use specifically with patients with learning disabilities.
Home from home
- Author:
- FRANCIS Joy
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 2.9.93, 1993, p.26.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The Shared Care Option Placements for Elderly People team, in Lewisham, which provides short- and long-term residential placements for elderly people has just completed a six-month pilot project, aimed at offering black elders and elderly people suffering from mental ill-health a flexible alternative to the more traditional day care services. The scheme involves people being cared for in carers' own homes; an approach which is viewed as having much to offer black elders in particular, as they may be reluctant to enter an all-white environment. Looks at this alternative to day centres.
Assisted living housing for the elderly: design innovations from the United States and Europe
- Author:
- REGNIER Victor A
- Publisher:
- Van Nostrand Reinhold
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 212p.,diags.,illus.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- New York
Focuses on the physical environment of housing for mentally and physically frail older people who need help to maintain their independence. Stresses the relationship between design and the therapeutic milieu. Designs are illustrated with drawings, sketches and photographs that illustrate important features. Contains detailed case studies and evaluations of projects.
Unit costs of community care 1992/93
- Authors:
- NETTEN Ann, SMART Steve, comps
- Publisher:
- University of Kent. Personal Social Services Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 62p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Canterbury
First in a planned series of reports bringing together the most up-to-date information on the unit costs of community care. Uses the economic concept of opportunity cost to define what should be measured and how. In 4 sections: services for older people; services for people with mental health problems; services for people with learning difficulties; and generic services.
Quality lifestyles for older people with dementia: training workshops for staff based on the principle of normalisation
- Authors:
- BROWN Hilary, BENSON Sue
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- Booklet, teaching aids in pack.
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
Booklet designed to be used in training exercises on delivering services to and relating to older people with dementia or mental health problems. Includes exercises to stimulate discussion about the needs of this user group. The package is also designed to for a wide range of settings, including: multi-agency groups; staff from health, voluntary, and social services; in teams; with purchasers and policy makers; with partners, friends and family members; and as induction material for new staff.
Anyone at home?: adult residential services; a handbook on visits for councillors
- Author:
- ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN AUTHORITIES
- Publisher:
- Association of Metropolitan Authorities
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 38p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Handbook drawing on guidance produced by the Department of Health.
The forgotten aged: ethnic, psychiatric and societal minorities
- Editor:
- BRINK T.L.
- Publisher:
- Haworth Press
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 116p.,diags.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Binghamton, NY
Collection of papers.
Community care: findings from Department of Health funded research 1988-1992
- Editor:
- ROBBINS Diana
- Publisher:
- HMSO/Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 413p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Contains 6 chapters: managing and delivering services; elderly people; informal care and carers; mental health; learning disabilities; and physical disabilities and sensory impairment. Also contains a section on HIV/AIDS and substance misuse.