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Slide 1. 1 Growing older: good support for people with learning disabilities as they

Slide 1. 1 Growing older: good support for people with learning disabilities as they grow older Providing Good Support for People with Intellectual Disabilities as They Grow Older © Pavilion Publishing and Media Ltd and its licensors 2019.

Slide 1. 2 Welcome Providing Good Support for People with Intellectual Disabilities as They

Slide 1. 2 Welcome Providing Good Support for People with Intellectual Disabilities as They Grow Older © Pavilion Publishing and Media Ltd and its licensors 2019.

Slide 1. 3 Introductions Introduce yourself: • Your name • Where you work •

Slide 1. 3 Introductions Introduce yourself: • Your name • Where you work • Your role • One thing you are looking forward to learning on the course Providing Good Support for People with Intellectual Disabilities as They Grow Older © Pavilion Publishing and Media Ltd and its licensors 2019.

Slide 1. 4 Content of the course Module 1 Understanding growing older Module 2

Slide 1. 4 Content of the course Module 1 Understanding growing older Module 2 Emotional well-being Module 3 Health Module 4 Being active and involved Module 5 Home life Module 6 Bereavement and dying Providing Good Support for People with Intellectual Disabilities as They Grow Older © Pavilion Publishing and Media Ltd and its licensors 2019.

Slide 1. 5 Module 1: Understanding growing older Aim: To gain an understanding of

Slide 1. 5 Module 1: Understanding growing older Aim: To gain an understanding of the different aspects of growing older and how people with learning disabilities may experience these. Learning outcomes To gain a broad understanding of what is meant by growing older To understand people with learning disabilities often approach older age with disadvantages. To be familiar with key approaches that underpin good support as people age. Providing Good Support for People with Intellectual Disabilities as They Grow Older © Pavilion Publishing and Media Ltd and its licensors 2019.

Slide 1. 6 Plan of the session Activity Duration Welcome 10 minutes Introduction 5

Slide 1. 6 Plan of the session Activity Duration Welcome 10 minutes Introduction 5 minutes Exercise 1. 1 What does ‘growing older’ mean to you? 15 minutes Exercise 1. 2 What does growing older mean in the lives of people with learning disabilities 20 minutes Exercise 1. 3 Three key approaches to good support for ageing well 15 minutes Providing Good Support for People with Intellectual Disabilities as They Grow Older © Pavilion Publishing and Media Ltd and its licensors 2019.

Slide 1. 7 What does ‘growing older’ mean to you? Aim: To get to

Slide 1. 7 What does ‘growing older’ mean to you? Aim: To get to know more about each other, share ideas about growing older and see the variety of ways in which growing older can be defined. Providing Good Support for People with Intellectual Disabilities as They Grow Older © Pavilion Publishing and Media Ltd and its licensors 2019.

Slide 1. 8 What does being old mean to you? Task: Think about your

Slide 1. 8 What does being old mean to you? Task: Think about your family and friends: whom among them do you think of as being old and why? Discuss with the person next to you. One of you will talk about this for two minutes whilst the other listens and prepares to give feedback on their partner’s thoughts. After two minutes you will be asked to swap roles. Providing Good Support for People with Intellectual Disabilities as They Grow Older © Pavilion Publishing and Media Ltd and its licensors 2019.

Slide 1. 9 Ageing: a definition • There are two ways of looking at

Slide 1. 9 Ageing: a definition • There are two ways of looking at ageing: Adding on years which is known as a chronological process of ageing. A loss of function or ability over time which is known as a biological process of ageing. • The loss of ability is only loosely related to chronological age. • Therefore reaching a certain age doesn’t correspond with needing help with certain tasks or finding specific activities more difficult. Providing Good Support for People with Intellectual Disabilities as They Grow Older © Pavilion Publishing and Media Ltd and its licensors 2019.

Slide 1. 10 Key points • Getting older cannot be defined as reaching a

Slide 1. 10 Key points • Getting older cannot be defined as reaching a specific age but is a process with numerous gradual or sudden changes over time. • There will be many variations between people who are of a similar age. • People may be different from week to week. • People with learning disabilities usually experience biological processes of ageing at a younger chronological age than the rest of the population. Providing Good Support for People with Intellectual Disabilities as They Grow Older © Pavilion Publishing and Media Ltd and its licensors 2019.

Slide 1. 11 People with learning disabilities’ experience of ageing Aim: To recognise both

Slide 1. 11 People with learning disabilities’ experience of ageing Aim: To recognise both the similarities and the possible differences that people with learning disabilities may experience as they grow older compared with the general population. Providing Good Support for People with Intellectual Disabilities as They Grow Older © Pavilion Publishing and Media Ltd and its licensors 2019.

Slide 1. 12 Similarities and differences • Many of the experiences of people with

Slide 1. 12 Similarities and differences • Many of the experiences of people with learning disabilities as they age will be similar to those of the rest of the population. • However, there also significant differences that people with learning disabilities are likely to experience compared to rest of population. Providing Good Support for People with Intellectual Disabilities as They Grow Older © Pavilion Publishing and Media Ltd and its licensors 2019.

Slide 1. 13 Similarities George • Is now 66 and finds he has started

Slide 1. 13 Similarities George • Is now 66 and finds he has started slowing down. • He spends more time at home and enjoys watching football on the TV and gardening. • He meets his friends for a drink in the pub. • He has aches and pains in his knees and is worried about his hearing getting worse. Reg • Is now 66 and finds he has a lot less energy than a few years ago. • He sees his friends at the day centre twice a week. • He spends more time at home now and enjoys watching sport and day time TV. • He is worried about his diet as he has been told he eats too many sugary foods and his blood sugar level is high. Providing Good Support for People with Intellectual Disabilities as They Grow Older © Pavilion Publishing and Media Ltd and its licensors 2019.

Slide 1. 14 Differences George Reg • He retired last year after working for

Slide 1. 14 Differences George Reg • He retired last year after working for the Royal Mail for 40 years and receives a good pension. • Until recently he volunteered one day a week at the hospital but it became too much and he no longer goes. He went to the day centre on three other days but now only goes twice a week. • His wife recently died but he has two grown up children, one of whom has children and lives within driving distance. His friends regularly call to take him out for a drink to help him cope with his loss. • He and his wife bought a small house where he still lives but he may move next year to be nearer to his daughter. • He sees a private physiotherapist once a fortnight to exercise his knee and he has made an appointment to get his hearing tested. • He moved to a Housing Association flat after his mother’s death and is now worried what is going to happen as he is finding the external stairs difficult to walk up. • His close friend at the day centre recently died and, although no-one knows, this has made him feel even more lonely. • A support worker comes to the house twice a week and helps him sort out bills, shopping and cleaning. • He missed his last appointment at the diabetes clinic as he didn’t understand the appointment letter. Providing Good Support for People with Intellectual Disabilities as They Grow Older © Pavilion Publishing and Media Ltd and its licensors 2019.

Slide 1. 15 Different experiences Task What strikes you about the similarities and differences

Slide 1. 15 Different experiences Task What strikes you about the similarities and differences of George’s and Reg’s lives? Why might Reg’s life experiences make older age more difficult for him? Work in pairs to write down your ideas in answer to both questions. Feedback after 5 -6 minutes. Providing Good Support for People with Intellectual Disabilities as They Grow Older © Pavilion Publishing and Media Ltd and its licensors 2019.

Slide 1. 16 Three key approaches to good support for ageing well 1. Person-centred

Slide 1. 16 Three key approaches to good support for ageing well 1. Person-centred approach in thinking and planning – what really matters to the person 2. Good communication, both factual & emotional, with the person, their family and friends 3. Supporting independence, participation, choice and control Providing Good Support for People with Intellectual Disabilities as They Grow Older © Pavilion Publishing and Media Ltd and its licensors 2019.

Slide 1. 17 Reflection on your practice supporting people as they grow older Providing

Slide 1. 17 Reflection on your practice supporting people as they grow older Providing Good Support for People with Intellectual Disabilities as They Grow Older © Pavilion Publishing and Media Ltd and its licensors 2019.

Slide 1. 18 Making a portfolio of ideas Create your own portfolio of ideas

Slide 1. 18 Making a portfolio of ideas Create your own portfolio of ideas you will aim to implement when you return to your organisation or place of work. Providing Good Support for People with Intellectual Disabilities as They Grow Older © Pavilion Publishing and Media Ltd and its licensors 2019.

Slide 1. 19 One change you will make Task Think about something you have

Slide 1. 19 One change you will make Task Think about something you have learnt about the experiences of people with learning disabilities as they grow older and think of one change you will make in your practice as a result. You have three minutes to consider this and write it on a sticky note before sharing. Providing Good Support for People with Intellectual Disabilities as They Grow Older © Pavilion Publishing and Media Ltd and its licensors 2019.