Helping an Individual with Down Syndrome Tolerate COVID-19 Testing
A common method to test for COVID-19 is to use a long swab to collect…
Capetivate capetivateSeptember 7, 2021
Dying Well with an Intellectual Disability and Dementia
Collaboration between palliative care, dementia care, hospice provision, and intellectual disability services is required rather…
COVID-19: Recommendations for People with Down Syndrome to Safely Re-enter into the Community
The COVID-19 virus is not yet gone. Vaccines are now available, and treatment options continue…
Capetivate capetivateAugust 31, 2021
Use of Aspirin to Prevent Heart Attacks
We were sent a question about the use of aspirin to prevent heart attacks in…
Capetivate capetivateAugust 27, 2021
Wearing Face Masks During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends wearing masks in public settings, such…
Capetivate capetivateAugust 27, 2021
Work and Activity Considerations for People with Down Syndrome [COVID-19]
We have received several questions about recommendations on whether people with Down syndrome should work…
Capetivate capetivateAugust 27, 2021
Work Recommendations for People with Down Syndrome [COVID-19]
We have continued to receive questions about people with Down syndrome working during the COVID-19…
Capetivate capetivateAugust 27, 2021
Types of COVID-19 Testing
COVID-19 testing is a common topic of discussion these days. There are two types of…
Capetivate capetivateAugust 26, 2021
Unexplained Weight Loss
We were sent a question about unexplained weight loss. We are sharing some information here…
Capetivate capetivateAugust 26, 2021
Urinary Retention
In the authors' experience, urinary retention is more common in people with Down syndrome. It…
Capetivate capetivateAugust 26, 2021