This post is part of our A to Z Blogging Challenge 2021 with the theme Down syndrome in the media.
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Media projects give us access to our history and help us question just how far we’ve come.
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A recent study from Sweden looks at whether adults with Down syndrome adhere to medical guidelines. Specific medical guidelines for health surveillance exist for people with Down syndrome (DS) since 25 years but knowledge of adherence to the guidelines is lacking. The guidelines…
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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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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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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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Today’s short film tells the story of Glen Miller, a young man who decides to take matters into his own hands when his usual assistant takes the day off. “Cared Witless” is directed by Karen Scheader.
read moreWe’re proud to announce a new initiative here on The Road: “The Road” Scholars! In conjunction with 321 eLearning, we’re creating a collection of courses designed specifically for parents and caregivers of adults who have Down syndrome.
read moreBy: Stephanie Holland Parenting, of all kinds, requires hard work and determination. We all want the best for our children and try not to let what might go wrong keep us from living our best today. Sometimes, we need to put our…
read moreBy; Stephanie Holland I could use a play on words and explain the reason this last post in our A to Z Blogging Challenge is late by saying something about forgetting to do it.The truth is that it’s a difficult subject to…
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