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Brennan, Damien

Approaches to and outcomes of future planning for family carers of adults with an intellectual disability: A systematic review

Background People with intellectual disabilities are living longer, with family homes and family caregivers increasingly identified as a key support to this ageing population of people with intellectual disabilities. Method This systematic review sets out existing evidence from empirically evaluated intervention studies of future care planning for adults with intellectual disability by family carers.

Sun, 11/01/2020 - 23:21

Balancing personal wishes and caring capacity in future planning for adults with an intellectual disability living with family carers

Most people with intellectual disabilities (IDs) live at home with family, and most carers and care recipients wish to continue this arrangement. However, despite worry about what will happen when carers are unable to continue caring, most families do not plan for the future. The Future Care Road Map (FCRM) pilot study sought to enhance future care planning for families of adults with ID. Twelve families were facilitated through the FCRM process to establish future care plans, including future living and care arrangements.

Sun, 01/12/2020 - 17:52