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Mainstream gerontological scholarship has taken little heed of
people ageing with disability, and they have also been largely
overlooked by both disability and ageing policies and service
systems. The Handbook on Ageing with Disability is the first to
pull together knowledge about the experience of ageing with
disability. It provides a broad look at scholarship in this
developing field and across different groups of people with
disability in order to form a better understanding of commonalities
across groups and identify unique facets of ageing within specific
groups. Drawing from academic, personal, and clinical perspectives,
the chapters address topics stemming from how the ageing with
disability experience is framed, the heterogeneity of the
population ageing with disability and the disability experience,
issues of social exclusion, health and wellness, frailty, later
life, and policy contexts for ageing with disability in various
countries. Responding to the need to increase access to knowledge
in this field, the Handbook provides guideposts for researchers,
practitioners, and policy makers about what matters in providing
services, developing programmes, and implementing policies that
support persons ageing with long-term disabilities and their
families.
Mainstream gerontological scholarship has taken little heed of
people ageing with disability, and they have also been largely
overlooked by both disability and ageing policies and service
systems. The Handbook on Ageing with Disability is the first to
pull together knowledge about the experience of ageing with
disability. It provides a broad look at scholarship in this
developing field and across different groups of people with
disability in order to form a better understanding of commonalities
across groups and identify unique facets of ageing within specific
groups. Drawing from academic, personal, and clinical perspectives,
the chapters address topics stemming from how the ageing with
disability experience is framed, the heterogeneity of the
population ageing with disability and the disability experience,
issues of social exclusion, health and wellness, frailty, later
life, and policy contexts for ageing with disability in various
countries. Responding to the need to increase access to knowledge
in this field, the Handbook provides guideposts for researchers,
practitioners, and policy makers about what matters in providing
services, developing programmes, and implementing policies that
support persons ageing with long-term disabilities and their
families.
The Transition to Retirement (TTR) program aims to help older
people with long-term disability gradually build an active and
socially inclusive retirement lifestyle through volunteering and
participating in mainstream community groups. Members of these
groups are trained to act as mentors and provide support. The
three-year TTR research project and subsequent years of TTR service
delivery have shown that this approach is feasible and has enduring
positive outcomes for people with disability, mentors and community
groups.The TTR manual and video material aim to make these benefits
available more widely. They provide implementation details for all
components of the TTR program, as well as practical tips and
accounts of individual participant's experiences. DVD stories and
video clips illustrate key issues. Planning forms are also
included, together with an explanation of the process of teaching a
person with long-term disability to use public transport
independently. The TTR program is consistent with Australia's
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) which focuses on
building community participation and independence, and with the
National Disability Strategy's emphasis on promoting social
inclusion in community settings.
Read this book to gain an understanding of the knowledge, values
and skills required for effective practice in the field of
intellectual disability and the opportunities which this work
offers for multidisciplinary collaboration for social change.
Social Work Practice and Intellectual Disability identifies and
discusses: ? the changing definitions of intellectual disability,
also called 'learning disability' ? the theory and practice of
working with people with intellectual disabilities and their
families ? the core tasks of assessment, planning, monitoring and
review ? the values of participation and inclusion in action
Illustrated with numerous case studies, discussion points and clear
explanations, this addition to the Practical Social Work Series is
an indispensable resource. It is ideally suited both for the
continued professional development of qualified practitioners, and
for pre-qualifying students new to the area.
Group homes are the dominant form of residential accommodation for
people with severe learning or intellectual disabilities, and yet
there are significant problems within these living environments.
This book seeks to highlight the key issues for both residents and
staff, and offers practical suggestions for improving community
living. Based on original empirical research and drawing on
extensive field notes, the book paints a picture of life in group
homes today. The authors propose a framework for increasing
community presence and participation, and consider the barriers to
be overcome if progress is to be made in achieving these key goals.
The notion of 'homeliness', the challenge of maintaining a balance
between individual and group needs and the concept of practice
leadership are all explored. Group Homes for People with
Intellectual Disabilities is essential reading for anyone working
with people with learning or intellectual disabilities in
residential services, as well as academics and students of
disability studies, social work and health and social care
programmes.
A comprehensive text addressing this issue is welcome and this book
addresses service provision for older people with disabilities from
a UK, USA and Australian perspective. The book would serve as a
useful reference book for Health and Social Service personnel,
particularly students, from a variety of disciplines working with
older adults, in the learning disability field or with older people
who have lifelong physical disabilities. A particular strength is
the inclusion of case vignettes that describe individual older
clients with lifelong disabilities; interesting questions are posed
for discussion which relate to the subject matter in each of the
five sections. The vignettes are interesting and enjoyable to read
and would be useful for group work/teaching purposes.' -
International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry 'This book is most
welcome with an extensive review of the research and service
development in the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia
with illustrative vignettes and relevant questions following the
first four parts of the book. Suggested literature is also part of
each chapter. All in all, a book recommended for both
practitioners, researchers and policy makers involved with persons
with life long disability as they age.' - International Journal of
Adolescent Medical Health 'In all, this book is an essential
addition to the library of service provider organisations,
policymakers, researchers, and families and all who wish to share
in ensuring the well-being and quality lifestyles of this growing
and emerging group of citizens. I see this book as a seminal text
in this area.' - Marie Knox (School of Humanities and Human
Services, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane) in
Intellectual Disability Australasia 'This book makes a commendable
contribution in uniting thinking and strategic planning, and also
through providing empirical evidence to illustrate ways forward
that have meaning for older people with disabilities, their
families and front-line professionals.' - from the Foreword by
Gordon Grant Based on the author's 18 years' research experience
and social work practice expertise, this pioneering guide provides
up to date specialist knowledge about ageing with a disability in
the context of the more mainstream knowledge about ageing
processes. Christine Bigby uses the concept of 'successful ageing'
as a framework in which to consider the issues and practicalities
for older people with a lifelong disability. Bigby presents
strategies for the various challenges involved in the
physiological, psychological and sociological aspects of ageing and
proposes an integrated framework of service development and policy
directions for the implementation of these strategies. Particular
focus is given to lifestyle planning, encompassing subjects such as
daily activity and leisure, housing and support, advocacy, case
management and health. Consideration is also given to working with
older parental carers of adults with a lifelong disability to
support preparation and planning for the transition from parental
care.
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