Understanding learning disability and dementia : developing effective interventions /: developing effective interventions. (2007)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Diana Kerr.
• Other Names: Kerr, Diana
• Contents: Introduction. 1. What is a Learning Disability? 2. What is Dementia? 3. Getting a Diagnosis. 4. Working with Different Realities. 5. Maintaining Good Communication. 6. Therapeutic Interventions. 7. Challenging Behaviour. 8. Responding to the Pain Needs of People with a Learning Disability and Dementia. 9. The Experiences and Needs of Peers. 10. Supporting People to Eat Well. 11. Creating Supportive Physical Environments. 12. The Role of Technology. 13. Late and End Stage Care. 14. Issues and Concerns for Relatives. 15. Some Issues in Relation to Medication. 16. Models of Care. A Plea for the Future. References. Subject index. Author index.
• Publisher Details: London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Publication Date: 2007
• Extent: 1 online resource (200 pages)
• Subjects: 616.83; MEDICAL / Nursing / Gerontology; FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Learning Disabilities; Care Of The Elderly; Personal & social issues: disability & special needs (Children's / Teenage); Geriatric Nursing; Dementia -- Patients -- Care; Learning disabled -- Care
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781846426759; 1846426758
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.