aging

Health and Research – Other

Today & Tomorrow: A Guide to Aging with Down Syndrome

The resource linked is a guidebook on aging from the Canadian Down Syndrome Society. While…

Capetivate capetivateAugust 20, 2021

Independence

Tips for Going Up and Down Stairs Safely

Going up and down stairs can be challenging for some people with Down syndrome. Aging,…

Capetivate capetivateAugust 19, 2021

Health and Research – Alzheimer's/Dementia

Seizures in People with Down Syndrome and Alzheimer’s Disease

We were sent a question about seizures in a person with Down syndrome who developed…

Capetivate capetivateAugust 11, 2021

Health and Research – Alzheimer's/Dementia

Reducing Risk of Getting Alzheimer’s Disease

At a recent Advocate Aurora Health event, Darren Gitelman, MD, Senior Medical Director of the…

Capetivate capetivateAugust 10, 2021

Health and Research – Other Health and Research – Mental Health

Mental Wellness and Aging in Adults with Down Syndrome

Dr. Brian Chicoine discusses the connection between physical and mental health, provides an overview of…

Capetivate capetivateAugust 10, 2021

Health and Research – Alzheimer's/Dementia

Alzheimer’s Disease Video Journal Segment 3

The video below is the third segment of our Alzheimer's Disease Video Journal, which consists…

Capetivate capetivateJuly 29, 2021

Health and Research – Other

Life Expectancy

As we mention in our resource “Two Syndromes,” there are four main areas that we…

Capetivate capetivateJuly 29, 2021

Health and Research – Alzheimer's/Dementia

Living with Dementia

This booklet for families and caregivers of individuals with Down syndrome discusses dementia. It is…

Capetivate capetivateJuly 29, 2021

Health and Research – Alzheimer's/Dementia

Keeping Connected to Someone with Memory Loss

This two-page resource provides ideas for staying connected to someone who is experiencing memory loss.Source:…

Capetivate capetivateJuly 27, 2021

Health and Research – Alzheimer's/Dementia

Jenny’s Diary: A Resource to Support Conversations about Dementia with People who have an Intellectual Disability

The resource linked is a free to download booklet and set of postcards aimed at…

Capetivate capetivateJuly 27, 2021

Today & Tomorrow: A Guide to Aging with Down Syndrome

Tips for Going Up and Down Stairs Safely

Seizures in People with Down Syndrome and Alzheimer’s Disease

Reducing Risk of Getting Alzheimer’s Disease

Mental Wellness and Aging in Adults with Down Syndrome

Alzheimer’s Disease Video Journal Segment 3

Life Expectancy

Living with Dementia

Keeping Connected to Someone with Memory Loss

Jenny’s Diary: A Resource to Support Conversations about Dementia with People who have an Intellectual Disability

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