Down Syndrome and Dementia: A Guide for Family Members, Social and Health Care Staff and Students (Sharing Good Practice) - Softcover

Dawson, Bob

 
9781789631678: Down Syndrome and Dementia: A Guide for Family Members, Social and Health Care Staff and Students (Sharing Good Practice)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 178963167X ISBN 13: 9781789631678
Publisher: Choir Press, 2020

Synopsis

This publication aims, in plain English, to identify the main issues affecting individuals with Down Syndrome who develop Dementia. It is an awareness raising book aimed at stimulating discussions that will hopefully encourage the reader to find out more, using the websites provided. It takes the form of questions and answers. All the questions raised are actual questions raised many times in training courses run by the author.

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About the Author

Since qualifying as a nurse in the1970's the author has over 40 years experience of working in Health and Social care environments, specialising in working with people with learning disabilities and/or mental health conditions. He has been involved in research work and training staff, students and family members in the field of Down Syndrome and Dementia for over 33 years with the last 20 years as a freelance training consultant. He has also worked with some of the most respected leaders in this area including, Emeritus Professor Tony Holland and Diana Kerr. This book is the first in the series sharing his knowledge and experiences as his legacy after a long career as he approaches retirement.

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Publisher
Choir Press
Publication date
2020
Language
English
ISBN 10 
178963167X
ISBN 13 
9781789631678
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
86