"'The basic aim of this book is to help carers and professionals living or working with adults with intellectual disability to understand further Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. This book aims to put research into clinical practice and if as a result of this book, one person with intellectual disability has their dementia diagnosed early, treated appropriately and professionally and carers are supported with sympathy and compassion, then this book has not been in vain.' Vee P Prasher"

• Overview of dementia in intellectual disabilities. Definition, classification and aetiology of dementia. Epidemiology of dementia. Clinical presentation of dementia. Assessment of dementia. Investigations for dementia. Management and treatment of dementia. Carer needs and support services. Conclusion. Sources of information.

"'The basic aim of this book is to help carers and professionals living or working with adults with intellectual disability to understand further Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. This book aims to put research into clinical practice and if as a result of this book, one person with intellectual disability has their dementia diagnosed early, treated appropriately and professionally and carers are supported with sympathy and compassion, then this book has not been in vain.' Vee P Prasher"

• Overview of dementia in intellectual disabilities. Definition, classification and aetiology of dementia. Epidemiology of dementia. Clinical presentation of dementia. Assessment of dementia. Investigations for dementia. Management and treatment of dementia. Carer needs and support services. Conclusion. Sources of information.

"'The basic aim of this book is to help carers and professionals living or working with adults with intellectual disability to understand further Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. This book aims to put research into clinical practice and if as a result of this book, one person with intellectual disability has their dementia diagnosed early, treated appropriately and professionally and carers are supported with sympathy and compassion, then this book has not been in vain.' Vee P Prasher"

• Overview of dementia in intellectual disabilities. Definition, classification and aetiology of dementia. Epidemiology of dementia. Clinical presentation of dementia. Assessment of dementia. Investigations for dementia. Management and treatment of dementia. Carer needs and support services. Conclusion. Sources of information.