“Forgetting familiar faces”: Staff perceptions of dementia in people with intellectual disabilities

• DOI: 10.1111/bld.12233
• Publication Date: 2018-05-29T11:04:35Z
• Authors: Christian Ryan; Rosemary MacHale; Emma Hickey
• Keywords: Thematic Analysis; Challenging behaviour

Accessible summary Dementia is an illness of the brain. It can make people forgetful and confused. We talked to staff about what it like support with dementia. They told us that working dementia upsetting for family, friends staff. Abstract Background Living challenging, but poses unique difficulties intellectual disability. The process also challenging carers friends. Materials Methods This study explores impact on direct care using a focus group methodology. Thematic analysis was used investigate narratives. Results Four key themes emerged were as follows: (a) difficulty recognising symptoms in disabilities, (b) diagnosis, (c) challenge person, (d) emotional other people. Conclusion identify number important potential targets supporting peers this area work.