The following article is available from Dr. Lars Molander, the author:
Title: DE UTVECKLINGSSTÖRDA OCH DÖDEN. När död och andra svåra förluster drabbar personer
medutvecklings-störning, deras anhöriga och personalen. INTELLECTUALLY DISABLED PEOPLE AND
DEATH. When Death and other heavy losses are suffered by people with an intellectual disability, their
relatives and staff. Enebyberg, 1997. 84 pages. (In Swedish).
Published by: Lars Molander Konsult o.e.p.d, Österängsvägen 14, SE-182 46 ENEBYBERG, SWEDEN.
Price: SEK 187:50 (incl VAT) + postage.
To obtain copy, email Dr. Molander at lars.molander@ebox.tninet.se or fax at +46 8 792 33 66.
Summary: The book touches upon such topics as What do they understand of death? How can you tell them? Common reactions to heavy losses. Should you tell them that someone died, and if so, when? Can you help them to be prepared for the loss of others? Terminal care. Their mortal remains, property left and testament. When a child/an adult with intellectual dies (how do relatives react). When relatives die, Staff also grieves. Dying at home and in a hospital. When someone has died, what should you do? Cultural differences and other subjects.