Caring for Kathleen : a sister's story about Down's syndrome and dementia
Margaret T Fray
Bok Engelsk 2000 Margaret T. Fray
| Utgitt | Worcestershire : BILD Publications , 2000
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| Omfang | 44 s.
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| Opplysninger | This is Peggy Fray∩s mowing account of the life of her sister Kathleen who was born with Down syndrome. Kathleen∩s life reflects the changing shape of services over the past seventy years and, most poignantly, the huge gap in provision which still exist for people with a learning disability who develop dementia. It is also provides a vivid description of Peggy∩s life as a companion and as a carer for Kathleen. The book is illustrated with pictures from Peggy∩s family photograph album. This book provides a unique insight into life of a family carer and the enormous demands which are placed on family members when a person with learning disability develops Alzheimer disease. It is essential reading for anyone providing support, care or professional services for older people with a learning disability
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| ISBN | 1 902519 19 1
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