Abstract
The overall aim of this project was to explore the knowledge and views of people with a learning disability, on dementia. Four focus groups were held each comprising of between 6 and 10 people with a learning disability. Results show that participants associated dementia with confusion, memory loss, physical deterioration and aggression. Notably, most associated dementia with being moved away from their «home». Recommendations were made for preparing and supporting people to live with others with dementia.
| Translated title of the contribution | «Might it happen to me or not?» What do people with a learning disability understand about dementia? |
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| Original language | Spanish |
| Pages (from-to) | 27-30 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | SD Revista Medica Internacional sobre el Sindrome de Down |
| Volume | 6 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - Jul 2002 |
Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)
- Dementia
- Focus groups
- Learning disability