Screening Instrument for Diagnosis of Dementia in People with Learning Disabilities
Author: Heleen Evenhuis
Publisher:
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 70
ISBN-13: 9780749134921
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CAMDEX-DS
Author: Sarah Ball
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2006-07-06
Total Pages: 130
ISBN-13: 9780521547949
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCAMDEX-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.
Neuropsychological Assessments of Dementia in Down Syndrome and Intellectual Disabilities
Author: Vee P. Prasher
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2009-04-29
Total Pages: 222
ISBN-13: 1848002491
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis 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.
Down's Syndrome and Dementia
Author: Karen Dodd
Publisher:
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 136
ISBN-13: 9781905218080
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA resource book for family carers, staff and other professionals to help them care more effectively for people with Down's syndrome and dementia.
Intellectual Disability and Dementia
Author: Karen Watchman
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Published: 2014-05-21
Total Pages: 338
ISBN-13: 0857007963
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPresenting 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.
Understanding Learning Disability and Dementia
Author: Diana Kerr
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 202
ISBN-13: 1843104423
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCovers all the essential issues in supporting a person with a learning disability when they develop dementia.
About Dementia
Author: Karen Dodd
Publisher:
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 12
ISBN-13: 9781904082903
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis booklet for more able people with learning disabilities describes dementia in easy-to-understand language and provides answers to commonly asked questions.
Dementia
Author: Bradford Dickerson
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2014-08-01
Total Pages: 705
ISBN-13: 0199928460
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDementia: Comprehensive Principles and Practice is a clinically-oriented book designed for clinicians, scientists, and other health professionals involved in the diagnosis, management, and investigation of disease states causing dementia. A "who's who" of internationally-recognized experts contribute chapters emphasizing a multidisciplinary approach to understanding dementia. The organization of the book takes an integrative approach by providing three major sections that (1) establish the neuroanatomical and cognitive framework underlying disorders of cognition, (2) provide fundamental as well as cutting-edge material covering specific diseases associated with dementia, and (3) discuss approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of dementing illnesses.
Neuropsychological Assessments of Dementia in Down Syndrome and Intellectual Disabilities
Author: Vee P. Prasher
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2017-09-19
Total Pages: 312
ISBN-13: 3319617206
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis fully updated and expanded second edition of a successful book reviews the most important neuropsychological measures currently used in the assessment of dementia by the principal clinicians and researchers associated with the tests. Several clinicians and research workers, who have been at the forefront in developing the tests in question, provide clear practical guidance on the scope of each test, use in research, as well as an analysis of their accuracy and limitations. The international contributors have brought together a concise and practical guide on the role of neuropsychological testing to support the dementia assessment. Neuropsychological Assessments of Dementia in Down Syndrome and Intellectual Disabilities, Second Edition is an essential reference for all those working in the field of dementia and intellectual disabilities.
Dementia and Aging Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
Author: Matthew P. Janicki
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2014-04-23
Total Pages: 534
ISBN-13: 1317823818
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis 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.
