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Dementia care in England and the social model of disability:Lessons and issues

Gilliard, Jane; Means, Robin; Beattie, Angela; Daker-White, Gavin

Authors

Jane Gilliard

Robin Means

Angela Beattie

Gavin Daker-White



Abstract

This article reviews the development of a social model of disability and considers whether or not it provides a helpful framework for dementia care. The social model has not yet fully included cognitive impairment, although considerable work has been carried out with regard to learning disability. By applying this model to dementia care, those who surround people with dementia can review the impact that they as 'non-demented' people have on others; can reconsider the value of hearing and responding to personal experiences; can reframe the focus to consider abilities instead of losses; and can better understand the impact of public policy. The article also considers the present shortcomings of a disability model in terms of how it relates to dementia care and concludes with some thoughts for future consideration. The article draws heavily on the findings of a research project conducted by Dementia Voice and the University of the West of England, Bristol, UK to consider the needs of two sub-groups of people with dementia – younger people (i.e. those under the age of 65) and those from minority ethnic groups. © 2005, Sage Publications. All rights reserved.

Citation

Gilliard, J., Means, R., Beattie, A., & Daker-White, G. (2005). Dementia care in England and the social model of disability:Lessons and issues. Dementia, 4(4), 571-586. https://doi.org/10.1177/1471301205058312

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Jan 1, 2005
Journal Dementia
Print ISSN 1471-3012
Publisher SAGE Publications
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 4
Issue 4
Pages 571-586
DOI https://doi.org/10.1177/1471301205058312
Keywords dementia, disability, England, ageism, Alzheimer's disease, impairment, medical model, normalization, younger people with dementia
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1046388
Publisher URL http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1471301205058312




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