Living with a learning disability can present lots of different challenges throughout a person’s life. People who have a learning disability are living longer and it is important to sign post the people we support, carers and families to appropriate information and resources. People with learning disabilities, particularly those with Down’s syndrome, are at increased risk of developing dementia. If a person with a learning disability develops dementia, they will face different and additional challenges to people who do not have a learning disability.
With the support of the Life Changes Trust, ENABLE Scotland are working towards providing support to people affected by learning disabilities and dementia.
Having access to the right information is very important. The resources we have provided, give a variety of information on learning disability and dementia including:
Watch Derek’s story:
A guide for carers
Jenny's Diary is a free to download booklet and a set of postcards aimed at supporting conversations about dementia with people who have a learning disability.
A families and carers guide
A booklet about dementia for adults who have a learning disability
What proportion of people with a learning disability develop dementia?
Learning Resources
Find out why dementia is different for someone with a learning disability
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