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'It's All Changed:' Carers' Experiences of Caring for Adults Who Have Down's Syndrome and Dementia

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Title: 'It's All Changed:' Carers' Experiences of Caring for Adults Who Have Down's Syndrome and Dementia
Language: English
Authors: McLaughlin, Katrina, Jones, Al
Source: British Journal of Learning Disabilities. Mar 2011 39(1):57-63.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Physical Description: PDF
Page Count: 7
Publication Date: 2011
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Adult Education
Descriptors: Caring, Parent Attitudes, Dementia, Identification, Down Syndrome, Data Analysis, Adults, Adult Education, Interviews, Evaluation Methods
DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-3156.2010.00618.x
ISSN: 1354-4187
Abstract: A qualitative interview study was undertaken to determine the information and support needs of carers of adults who have Down's syndrome and dementia. The data were analysed thematically. Carers' information and support needs were seen to change at pre-diagnosis, diagnosis and post-diagnosis. Helping carers to manage the changing nature of the adult with dementia is seen to be an essential part of the health professional's role.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2011
Accession Number: EJ927841
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:A qualitative interview study was undertaken to determine the information and support needs of carers of adults who have Down's syndrome and dementia. The data were analysed thematically. Carers' information and support needs were seen to change at pre-diagnosis, diagnosis and post-diagnosis. Helping carers to manage the changing nature of the adult with dementia is seen to be an essential part of the health professional's role.
ISSN:1354-4187
DOI:10.1111/j.1468-3156.2010.00618.x