Sedation, Medical Procedures, Weight Management
Question: For the past few years, we have not been able to have my 14-year-old…
Capetivate capetivateAugust 22, 2021
Thyroid, Weight and Metabolism
We were sent a question about thyroid, weight, and metabolism in people with Down syndrome.…
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
Food Choices in Group Settings, Workshops and at Community Events
One of the areas our patients find challenging to making healthy choices is in the…
Capetivate capetivateJuly 15, 2021
Exercise in People with Down Syndrome
In the United States, obesity is on the rise. This is also true for individuals…
Capetivate capetivateJuly 12, 2021
Visual Recipes
The website linked below provides visual recipes and other resources to help individuals with intellectual…
Capetivate capetivateJune 23, 2021
Protein Video
As described in the USDA MyPlate program , protein is an important part of a…
Capetivate capetivateJune 22, 2021
Protein Handout
This is a visual support based on the Protein video in the Cooking Well and…
Capetivate capetivateJune 22, 2021
Serving Sizes Handout
This is a visual support that corresponds to the video on Serving Sizes. It shows…
Capetivate capetivateJune 22, 2021
Vitamins, Alzheimer’s Disease, Cognition
Question: What vitamins and supplements would you recommend for adults 18+ with Down syndrome? I…
Capetivate capetivateApril 30, 2021