Aging
Life expectancy for individuals with Down syndrome has increased from 25 years in 1983 to 60 years today. Improved medical care, a stimulating home environment, friends, work and community involvement are some of the things that have contributed to this. However, aging with Down syndrome has many challenges. Some of these problems include early dementia, out living their parents and community isolation. Resources include the NDSS Alzheimer’s Disease & Down Syndrome Caregiving Book and the NDSS Aging and Down Syndrome Health and Well-being Guidebook.
2021 update on Aging and Life Expectancy
DSAGR Happenings & Upcoming Events
Step UP for Down Syndrome coming to Charlottesville!
Step UP for Down Syndrome for Charlottesville on March 20, 2022. Registration for Charlottesville is here!
Monthly Programs
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COVID-19 and Down syndrome – English and Spanish
Everything you need to know about Down syndrome and COVID-19 in English and Spanish can be found HERE. Virginia Prioritizes Down syndrome in phase 1b (NEW) for receiving the COVID vaccine. Get Details Here and the [...]