‘A Story to Tell’: learning from the life‐stories of older people with intellectual disabilities in Ireland
2009; Wiley; Volume: 37; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1111/j.1468-3156.2009.00588.x
ISSN1468-3156
AutoresCarol Hamilton, Dorothy Atkinson,
Tópico(s)Elder Abuse and Neglect
ResumoBritish Journal of Learning DisabilitiesVolume 37, Issue 4 p. 316-322 'A Story to Tell': learning from the life-stories of older people with intellectual disabilities in Ireland Correction(s) for this article Announcement: Corrigendum Volume 38Issue 3British Journal of Learning Disabilities pages: 147-147 First Published online: August 19, 2010 Carol Hamilton, Carol HamiltonSearch for more papers by this authorDorothy Atkinson, Dorothy AtkinsonSearch for more papers by this author Carol Hamilton, Carol HamiltonSearch for more papers by this authorDorothy Atkinson, Dorothy AtkinsonSearch for more papers by this author First published: 17 November 2009 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-3156.2009.00588.xCitations: 23Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Abstract Accessible summary • Older people with intellectual disabilities have been telling their life-stories in Ireland. • People remember being taken away from their family and community. People talk about sad memories of times in institutions. • People talk about the kindness of friends and family. • These stories tell staff that older people want to talk about their past and need help to do this. Doing life-story work will help staff to find out what older people who are in services in Ireland need to make their lives meaningful and comfortable. Summary This article draws on life-stories told by older people with intellectual disabilities for a research study in the Republic of Ireland. Research participants recalled their experiences of confinement, coercion and exclusion that resulted from their being labelled as having intellectual disabilities. 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