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Older people with learning disabilities: a review of the literature on residential services and family caregiving
- Authors:
- HOGG James, LAMBE Loretto
- Publisher:
- University of Dundee. White Top Institute
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 81p.
- Place of publication:
- Dundee
This paper provides a summary of a literature review looking at the needs of older people with learning disabilities, paying particular attention to the appropriateness of different forms of accommodation, and the situation for those people living at home with older family carers. The review revealed increasing longevity amongst people with learning disabilities which matches the changes seen in the general population. This has been a gradual development which means that the increase in absolute numbers in any given local authority area will not be great. However, the literature also identified large areas of un-met need amongst older people with learning disabilities, many of whom are unknown to services. It urges that they be viewed as individuals, and assumptions not be made about them as a new group defined by age and learning disability. The implications of the research evidence for service provision are detailed.
Ageing and mental handicap
- Authors:
- HOGG James, MOSS Steve, COOKE Diana
- Publisher:
- Croom Helm
- Publication year:
- 1988
- Pagination:
- 411p., tables, diags., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
With increased longevity of mentally handicapped people, there is an urgent need for policy issues and priorities for their needs. Gives a comprehensive overview of issues.