Learning Disability and Dementia

State the prevalence rates and the risk factors of dementia for those with a learning disability
State the key functions of the brain that are affected by dementia, and describe how this might differ to the non LD population
Describe the importance of early diagnosis
State common signs and symptoms and the difficulty with diagnosis for people with a learning disability
Outline both the medical and social models of dementia
State other factors which can cause confusion / memory problems
Describe how poor environments can make symptoms appear more pronounced
Identify how individual behaviours and perceptions of dementia can impact on the quality of care