I read Loving Andrew in early 2016 for our Story Club. I was hooked from the first by the forward written by Dr. Brian Chicoine, one of the few experts in adult health for people with Down syndrome. Excerpt from the Foreword…
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Researchers, including clinicians from the Jérôme Lejeune Institute and the University of Chicago, recently published a paper on the possibility of a link between stress and the onset of dementia in patients with Down syndrome (Ds).
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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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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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Self-isolation can bring increased anxiety, depression, loneliness and other mental health issues. How do you combat the staying-inside-blues? Natalie Weston dances with her brother, Jake who has been self-isolating for a week, through a glass window. She posted a video on her…
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A new study released in the Journal of Intellectual Disability Research looks at levels of physical activity in parents of children with and without Down syndrome.
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The news story A terrible story hit the news recently. It involved a young man who had Down syndrome who died after receiving dental care. The family of the man has been waiting for justice for four years. We see too many…
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People who care for others have to take care of themselves to avoid caregiver burnout and other emotional and physical problems.
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“Am I my brother’s keeper?” or “He ain’t heavy, he’s my brother.”
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Aging with Down syndrome creates new health challenges. Families are helping each other by sharing what they learn.
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