WelcomeDementia matters to people with a learning (intellectual) disability and here you will find many examples of this in research and practice. This includes the opportunity to download Jenny's Diary in a range of formats and languages, and to read a series of reports from the 2016 International summit on learning disability and dementia.
This website contains links to resources, information about recent and current participatory research with associated open-access academic publications, and details of how to access my training on learning disability and dementia. I am currently leading a Dunhill Medical Trust funded project, Stand by Me, studying relationships between couples with a learning disability when one partner has dementia. We have completed data collection and are currently developing social stories of the couples who shared their experiences. The resource previously known as Supporting Derek featuring Peter and Derek, actors with a learning disability, is now available as part of a self-guided training pack, see below for short clip. Visit the self-guided study page for more information. Karen Professor of Ageing, Dementia and Frailty |
6 points to consider...
Hard to reach or under-researched?
Elder magazine interview
Karen's University of Stirling staff page
Guide for families
Alzheimer's Society factsheet
Edited textbook
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