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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 – Other

Ligamentous Laxity

Ligaments are bands of fibrous connective tissue in our body that connect one bone to…

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 – Other

Should people with Down syndrome who have been fully vaccinated wear face masks?

As the number of COVID-19 cases has risen in many areas, some cities and states…

Capetivate capetivateJuly 28, 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 – Other

Lactose Intolerance

People with Down syndrome can experience a variety of gastrointestinal issues. One of them is…

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

Health and Research – Other

Influenza

Influenza, or the flu, is caused by the influenza virus. Flu season starts in the…

Capetivate capetivateJuly 26, 2021

Health and Research – Other

Information Forms to Share with Hospitals and Clinics

Visiting a hospital or clinic can be a stressful or frightening experience for some individuals…

Capetivate capetivateJuly 26, 2021

Health and Research - COVID-19

Hospital Visitor Policies During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Many hospitals have enacted "No Visitor" policies that prevent patients in the hospital from having…

Capetivate capetivateJuly 21, 2021

Life Expectancy

Ligamentous Laxity

Living with Dementia

Should people with Down syndrome who have been fully vaccinated wear face masks?

Keeping Connected to Someone with Memory Loss

Lactose Intolerance

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

Influenza

Information Forms to Share with Hospitals and Clinics

Hospital Visitor Policies During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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