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Healthy Aging in Adults with Down Syndrome Webinar Recording (10/24/2024)

October 2024 | Brian Chicoine, MD and Hannah Graham, MD - Adult Down Syndrome Center

The video below is a recording of a webinar presented by Brian Chicoine, MD, and Hannah Graham, MD, on October 24, 2024.

Description: Individuals with Down syndrome are living longer and healthier lives than ever before. While there are many similarities in aging of people with and without Down syndrome, there are also some differences. In this webinar, Brian Chicoine, MD, and Hannah Graham, MD, describe aging in adults with Down syndrome. They discuss strategies for supporting adults with Down syndrome in promoting their health as they age as well as strategies for addressing challenges associated with aging. Topics include life expectancy, common and uncommon health conditions, and healthy lifestyle choices for aging adults.

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