Intellectual Disability And Dementia

Author : Matthew P. Janicki,Arthur J. Dalton
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 534 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2014-04-23
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781317823810

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Dementia and Aging Adults with Intellectual Disabilities by Matthew P. Janicki,Arthur J. Dalton Pdf

This definitive handbook assembles the most recent advances in knowledge about dementia, Alzheimer Disease, and related disorders as they affect persons with intellectual disabilities. Diagnosis, assessment, treatment, and management and care practices are detailed in a practical manner making this a useful tool to both students and trained professionals. After an introduction to the subject, the book begins with persoanl accounts of three affected individuals whose signs of dementia are described from clinical, family member, and care-provider perspectives, respectively. The biology and physiology of dementia, as well as the neurological and medical complications associated with it, are then provided in Parts Two, three, and Four. The application and practical perspectives of this handbook are enhanced in Part Five which details the best practices available to meet the needs and challenges involved in care and quality of life issues. The challenge raised by the rapidly growing number of aging individuals with intellectual disabilities forms the basis for the final part of the volume, an analysis and presentation of rarely addressed policy issues. Extensive resource information and a comprehensive glossary contribute to the useful nature of this handbook. Practitioners, service providers, educators and students will benefit from the accessability and practicality if this text as well as the breadth and depth of knowledge of the editors and contributors.

Author : Karen Watchman
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2014-05-21
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780857007964

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Intellectual Disability and Dementia by Karen Watchman Pdf

Presenting the most up-to-date information available about dementia and intellectual disabilities, this book brings together the latest international research and evidence-based practice, and describes clearly the relevance and implications for support and services Internationally renowned experts from the UK, Ireland, the USA, Canada, Australia and the Netherlands discuss good practice and the way forward in relation to assessment, diagnosis, interventions, staff knowledge and training, care pathways, service design, measuring outcomes and the experiences of individuals, families and carers. The wealth of information offered will inform support and services throughout the whole course of dementia, from diagnosis to end of life. Particular emphasis is placed on how intellectual disability and dementia services can work collaboratively to offer more effective, joined up support. Practitioners, managers and commissioners will find this to be an informative resource for developing person-centred provision for people with intellectual disabilities and dementia and their families. It will also be a key text for academics and students who wish to be up-to-date with the latest research and practice developments in this field.

Author : Vee P. Prasher
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2009-04-29
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781848002494

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Neuropsychological Assessments of Dementia in Down Syndrome and Intellectual Disabilities by Vee P. Prasher Pdf

This book reviews important neuropsychological measures currently used in the assessment of dementia by the principal clinicians and researchers associated with the test, offering practical guidance on each test along with an analysis of its limitations.

Author : Sarah Ball,Tony Holland,Felicia A. Huppert,Peter Treppner,Karen Dodd
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2006-07-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0521547946

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CAMDEX-DS by Sarah Ball,Tony Holland,Felicia A. Huppert,Peter Treppner,Karen Dodd Pdf

CAMDEX-DS is a comprehensive assessment tool for diagnosing dementia in people with Down's syndrome (a group known to be at particular risk of dementia). Based upon CAMDEX-R, CAMDEX-DS has been modified for use with intellectual disability. In order to differentiate decline due to dementia or other mental disorders from pre-existing impairment, particular emphasis has been placed on establishing change from the individual's best level of functioning. The pack is comprised of a structured informant interview, a direct assessment of the patient/participant (CAMCOG), and guidance for diagnosis and post-diagnosis intervention, providing a reliable way to identify dementia (and to differentiate it from other common disorders). It may be used in community settings by mental health professionals as part of the diagnostic process, or to formalize diagnosis in the context of research. Use of the CAMCOG provides the means for ongoing neuropsychological evaluation and informs future support and intervention strategies.

Author : Diana Kerr
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781843104421

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Understanding Learning Disability and Dementia by Diana Kerr Pdf

Covers all the essential issues in supporting a person with a learning disability when they develop dementia.

Author : Karen Watchman
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2017-03-21
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781784501846

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Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia by Karen Watchman Pdf

Drawing on the author's first-hand experiences with families, this book provides crucial, accessible information and answers the difficult questions that often arise when a family member with an intellectual disability is diagnosed with dementia. Linking directly to policy and practice in both dementia and intellectual disability care, this book takes an outcome-focussed approach to support short, medium and long-term planning. With a particular emphasis on communication, the author seeks to ensure that families and organisations are able to converse effectively about a relative's health and care. The book looks at how to recognise when changes in the health of a relative with an intellectual disability could indicate the onset of dementia, as well as addressing common concerns surrounding living situations, medication and care plans. Each chapter is structured to identify strategies for support whilst working towards outcomes identified by families as dementia progresses.

Author : Trevor Chan,Ken Courtenay,Sunny Kalsy,Nicolle Eady
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2014-01-01
Category : Dementia
ISBN : 130680874X

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Intellectual Disability and Dementia by Trevor Chan,Ken Courtenay,Sunny Kalsy,Nicolle Eady Pdf

An essential text for practitioners and students wishing to stay abreast of the latest developments in the field, this book brings together the latest international research and evidence-based practice in the field of dementia and intellectual disabilities, describing clearly the relevance and implications for support and services.

Author : Vee P. Prasher
Publisher : Radcliffe Publishing
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Alzheimer's disease
ISBN : 1857756088

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Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia in Down Syndrome and Intellectual Disabilities by Vee P. Prasher Pdf

The basic aim of this book is to help carers and professionals living or working with adults with intellectual disability to understand further Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.

Author : Matthew P. Janicki,Arthur J. Dalton
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0876309155

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Dementia, Aging, and Intellectual Disabilities by Matthew P. Janicki,Arthur J. Dalton Pdf

Synthesizing data that has previously been scattered across the spectrum of knowledge, Dementia, Aging, and Intellectual Disabilities provides the most up-to-date information available about dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and related disorders as they affect persons with mental disabilities. Written in plain language, this definitive handbook examines: the biology and physiology of dementia; neurological and medical complications associated with dementia; the best practices to meet the needs of aging clients with intellectual disabilities and their families; policy issues raised by the growing number of aging individuals with intellectual disabilities; and case studies of affected individuals. The editors take a practical approach to diagnosis, assessment, treatment, management, and care, making this book a useful guide for both students and trained professionals. Practitioners and service providers will find Dementia. Aging, and Intellectual Disabilities to be an essential resource for developing programs and dealing effectively with the emotional, psychological, and social impact of dementia on affected individuals, their families, and care providers.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:298644506

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Dementia, Aging and Intellectual Disabilities by Anonim Pdf

Author : Vee P. Prasher,Philip W. Davidson,Flavia H. Santos
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2020-12-22
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783030569341

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Mental Health, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and the Ageing Process by Vee P. Prasher,Philip W. Davidson,Flavia H. Santos Pdf

This book brings together findings from research and clinical practice, with comprehensive coverage of the important aspects of mental health in ageing persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It is crucial for professionals involved in the care of persons with all intellectual and developmental disabilities to have a broad understanding of the essential range of issues, and therefore this book provides a truly multi-disciplinary perspective, complete with many figures and illustrations to underline the key points. Undoubtedly, research and clinical practice are much more advanced in the general ageing population than in persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and so professionals and academics must be made fully aware of commonalities and idiosyncrasies of older people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This book presents the ongoing developments concerning mental health and aging, which will become relevant to the intellectually disabled population. Through experience, this book also acknowledges that the impact on the persons themselves and on their carers always needs to be taken into account, with treatment programs established with a multi-faceted team approach in mind. Avoiding the jargon of many titles in this area while maintaining the hands-on approach of clinical practice, this book meshes the practical and scientific worlds, with all chapters written by leading experts in the field. Beyond the US, the IASSIDD support expands the book message worldwide.

Author : Marie-Claude Potier,Roger H. Reeves
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 183 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2017-02-24
Category : Electronic book
ISBN : 9782889450459

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Intellectual Disabilities in Down Syndrome from Birth and throughout Life: Assessment and Treatment by Marie-Claude Potier,Roger H. Reeves Pdf

Research on the multiple aspects of cognitive impairment in Down syndrome (DS), from genes to behavior to treatment, has made tremendous progress in the last decade. The study of congenital intellectual disabilities such as DS is challenging since they originate from the earliest stages of development and both the acquisition of cognitive skills and neurodegenerative pathologies are cumulative. Comorbidities such as cardiac malformations, sleep apnea, diabetes and dementia are frequent in the DS population, as well, and their increased risk provides a means of assessing early stages of these pathologies that is relevant to the general population. Notably, persons with DS will develop the histopathology of Alzheimer’s disease (formation of neuritic plaques and tangles) and are at high risk for dementia, something that cannot be predicted in the population at large. Identification of the gene encoding the amyloid precursor protein, its localization to chromosome 21 in the 90’s and realization that all persons with DS develop pathology identified this as an important piece of the amyloid cascade hypothesis in Alzheimer’s disease. Awareness of the potential role of people with DS in understanding progression and treatment as well as identification of genetic risk factors and also protective factors for AD is reawakening. For the first time since DS was recognized, major pharmaceutical companies have entered the search for ameliorative treatments, and phase II clinical trials to improve learning and memory are in progress. Enriched environment, brain stimulation and alternative therapies are being tested while clinical assessment is improving, thus increasing the chances of success for therapeutic interventions. Researchers and clinicians are actively pursuing the possibility of prenatal treatments for many conditions, an area with a huge potential impact for developmental disorders such as DS. Our goal here is to present an overview of recent advances with an emphasis on behavioral and cognitive deficits and how these issues change through life in DS. The relevance of comorbidities to the end phenotypes described and relevance of pharmacological targets and possible treatments will be considerations throughout.

Author : Vee P. Prasher,Matthew P. Janicki
Publisher : Springer
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2018-10-29
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783319900834

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Physical Health of Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities by Vee P. Prasher,Matthew P. Janicki Pdf

This fully revised and expanded second edition brings together findings from research and clinical practice, with comprehensive coverage of the important aspects of physical health in persons with intellectual disability. Professionals involved in the medical and social care and support of persons with intellectual disability should have a broad understanding of the essential range of issues, and therefore this book provides a truly multi-disciplinary perspective, complete with many tables, figures, and illustrations to underline the key points. The reader is updated on ongoing developments in the general population, which will become increasingly more relevant to adults with intellectual disability. This book also acknowledges that the impact on the person and on their carers always needs to be taken into account, with treatment programs established with a multi-faceted team approach in mind. This book is aimed at an international audience of physicians and other allied health personnel concerned about the health and welfare of adults with intellectual disability. It should also be of interest to researchers, administrators, and senior program personnel engaged in this field.

Author : Louise Clark,Peter Griffiths
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2008-04-30
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780470697894

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Learning Disability and other Intellectual Impairments by Louise Clark,Peter Griffiths Pdf

Learning Disability and other Intellectual Impairments is the first book of its kind to explore the similarities and parallels between the needs of people with various types of intellectual impairments as they encounter health services. It not only looks at the shared issues from a bio-psycho-social perspective, but also discusses the transferable skills that a practitioner can develop working across these groups. It identifies the key skills and knowledge that professionals need in order to work with intellectually impaired patients whether they are in the hospital or at home. Rather than just focusing on people with learning disabilities, this text attempts to break down barriers and look at some of the issues associated with care and treatment of people who have intellectual impairment for a variety of reasons, including acquired brain injury, dementia and long-term mental health issues where cognition has been affected. Learning Disability and other Intellectual Impairments is suitable for health care practitioners at all levels who work with people who have intellectual impairments in their work and who wish to further develop their skills and knowledge to care for this neglected client group.

Author : Diana Kerr
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2007-09-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1846426758

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Understanding Learning Disability and Dementia by Diana Kerr Pdf

Understanding Learning Disability and Dementia covers all the essential issues in supporting a person with a learning disability when they develop dementia. Like the population at large, people with learning disabilities are living longer, and therefore an increasing number are developing dementia. Service providers, planners, doctors, social workers, carers and direct support staff need to be equipped with relevant knowledge prior to the onset of dementia, so that they can devise appropriate therapeutic interventions and coping strategies, including health and medication management and palliative care. This book will provide essential knowledge for anyone involved in the provision of services, assessment of need and direct care and support for dementia sufferers who also have a learning disability.