Altern mit geistiger Behinderung

Haveman, Meindert; Stöppler, Reinhilde

doi:10.17433/978-3-17-022730-9

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“…The life expectancy of people with intellectual disabilities has increased constantly in recent decades and is steadily approaching the life expectancy of the general population (Bahk et al, 2022; Denninger, 2020; Dieckmann et al, 2015; Ng et al, 2015). This improvement has come about as the result of medical progress, deinstitutionalization, more intense social relationships, greater cognitive stimulation, better access to medical care and changes in nutrition (Dieckmann et al, 2015; Haveman & Stöppler, 2010; Putnam et al, 2021). However, the longer life expectancy of people with intellectual disabilities has also been accompanied by an increase in the incidence of age‐related problems, for example, chronic constipation, urinary incontinence, thyroid disorders, mental and physical illness, (García‐Domínguez et al, 2020; Kuske et al, 2016) and, in particular, a rise in the numbers affected by dementia (Alzheimer's Association, 2022; Grundwald et al, 2017; McCallion et al, 2021).…”

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Intellectual disabilities and dementia: New tasks and experiences of Austrian formal caregivers

Pendl,

Glatz,

Gasteiger‐Klicpera

2023

Research Intellect Disabil

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BackgroundIn Austria, due to its history, only relatively little research on the topic of intellectual disabilities and dementia has been conducted to date. The present study thus aims to explore the challenges and tasks currently facing formal caregivers, together with assessing their wishes for further development.MethodsTen semi‐structured interviews were held with formal caregivers. Interviews were transcribed and analysed by means of structured qualitative content analysis.ResultsCaregivers must deal with conflicts between residents, and with increasing demands for care and emotional support. Education and training on dementia and intellectual disability are mostly of high quality, but still remain insufficient. Caregivers would like to see suitable adaptation of care premises, smaller groups, more staff and better training on dementia and intellectual disability.ConclusionTo ensure quality care and ‘ageing in place’, caregivers and providers need to pay greater attention to dementia‐related changes when planning and adapting services.

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