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- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing
- Copyright
- Copyright © 2005 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
- ISSN
- 1476-9018
- DOI
- 10.1108/14769018200500004
- Publisher site
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Abstract
The life expectancy of people with learning disabilities has increased substantially. Services for older people with learning disabilities are provided by various sectors and practitioners (generic health and social care, or specialist learning disability or old age). The literature suggests that practitioners do not feel well‐equipped to support people with learning disabilities as they grow older, and older people's services do not always have the opportunity to share experiences and skills. This paper highlights areas such as dementia support, where the intersection between services is not clear, and explores what might help practitioners to meet the needs of people with learning disabilities as they grow older.
Journal
Journal of Integrated Care – Emerald Publishing
Published: Feb 1, 2005
Keywords: Learning Disabilities; Down's Syndrome; Workforce; Dementia