Health Care Transition Resources
The resources below can be used by individuals with Down syndrome, their families and caregivers,…
Capetivate capetivateJuly 20, 2021
Going to Public Places During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Many states and communities have lifted stay-at-home restrictions. We have received questions about whether it…
Family Care Toolkit
The Family Care Toolkit linked below is a resource created by the National Down Syndrome…
Capetivate capetivateJuly 13, 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
Down Syndrome, Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome and Bicuspid Aortic Valve
We were sent a question about Down syndrome and Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome and Bicuspid Aortic…
Capetivate capetivateJuly 12, 2021
Effect of Menopause on Cognition in Women with Down Syndrome?
What is the effect of menopause on cognition in women with Down syndrome? Menopause, defined…
Capetivate capetivateJuly 12, 2021
Elevated Globulin
Globulins are antibodies (found and measured in the blood) that are elevated in inflammatory conditions,…
Capetivate capetivateJuly 12, 2021
Definition of Health
Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the…
Capetivate capetivateJuly 9, 2021
Down Syndrome Podcast Series for Parents, Educators and Medical Professionals
The link below goes to a list of podcasts hosted by Kishore Vellody, MD, medical…
Capetivate capetivateJuly 9, 2021
Diabetes in Adults with Down Syndrome
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a disease marked by the inability of the body to regulate…
Capetivate capetivateJuly 9, 2021