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Commentary on “Growing older together: ageing and people with learning disabilities and their family carers”

Purpose – This commentary aims to support Carol Walker and Cally Ward's paper by directing readers to work which could guide their practice with older people with learning disabilities and ageing family carers.

Design/methodology/approach – The paper is a selected review of initiatives to support older people with learning disabilities and their family carers over the past decade. Examples from the author's personal contacts are used to illustrate the discussion.

Findings – There are excellent materials to support practice. These include several resources to use directly with people with learning disabilities. However the policy and funding framework of services can stand in the way of people getting good support. It can also make people's lives more difficult, including increasing social isolation.

Originality/value – The paper provides the reader with the means to access practical tools, including free web‐based resources.

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Additional Titles
Tizard Learning Disability Review

Key Information

Type of Reference
Jour
ISBN/ISSN
1359-5474
Resource Database
Social care online
Publication Year
2013
Issue Number
3
Volume Number
18
Start Page
120-123