The online community by and for parents and caregivers of adults who have Down syndrome
A recent study from Turkey examined the eating habits of 20 people who have Down syndrome. Even though the study represents a different culture, it is always interesting to learn from any information that exists, especially when it comes to adults with…
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This new research study looks at the causes of death for people with intellectual disabilities and specifically adults with Down syndrome. Important facts: “for Down syndrome adults ‘Down syndrome’,and dementia were most common.” [cause of death] [people with intellectual disabilities] “die younger,…
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How would your loved one describe his social network? Would you name the same people? Research suggests that we, as parents, consider those who have something to give our loved ones as better friends.
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Down Syndrome Population Usa Factsheet 2020
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Recent Advances in Research on Down Syndrome
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Premature aging in adults with Down syndrome: genetic, cognitive and functional aspects. Premature Aging
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Down Syndrome in Adults Success and Challenge
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Dementia and People With Intellectual Disabilities by walkersvillemom on Scribd
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In March 2018, 21 researchers published a study in the British Journal of Psychiatry called “Impact of cholinesterase inhibitors or memantine on survival in adults with Down syndrome and dementia: clinical cohort study.” The researchers noted that there have been few studies…
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