Dementia and Aging Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: A Handbook [Paperback]

Matthew P. Janicki (Editor), Arthur J. Dalton (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 3, 1998 | ISBN-10: 0876309163 | ISBN-13: 978-0876309162 | Edition: 1

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.

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[The authors] have recruited a formidable cadre of contributors primarily from many organizations concerned with adults with intellectual disabilities...the book has six parts, beginning with a most informative iontroduction in which the coeditors define aging and dementia, particularly Alzheimers disease...The other five parts of the book address biomedical, assessment, clinical, program, and educational policy considerations. Numerous case studies illustrate key principles....Janicki and Dalton have edited a most clinically helpful handbook, which can enlighten clinicians who serve older adults with intellectual disabilities..
–Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 520 pages
• Publisher: Routledge; 1 edition (November 3, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0876309163
• ISBN-13: 978-0876309162
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,258,353 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Thank you the editors and contributing authors, March 29, 2000

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This review is from: Dementia and Aging Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: A Handbook (Paperback)

For those who care for persons with developmental disabilities this is THE first book to read concerning dementia. Contributors to the book are the recognized leaders in their respective fields of expertise in dementia care. It provides information concerning the biological aspects of dementia causing disorders as well as suggestions for social policy and best practices in the field. At first one can be disappointed with the chapters on available services, until one realizes the disappointment is less with the contributions of the authors than with the lack of available services for this population. Dr. Janicki is to be commended for his dedication to providing the information caregivers need to provide the highest quality of life throughout a lifetime for persons with cognitive disabilities.