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Campaigns. People with Down syndrome are now outliving their parents. This campaign captures a collection of video instructions from parents shared to future sibling caregivers to bring awareness and support for the resources they will one day need. stare down the misconception that people with Down syndrome do not live into their senior years.
A Photo Essay by CDSS & Hilary Gauld. Life expectancy for Canadians with Down syndrome has more than doubled over the past 40 years—from 25 years in 1983 to over 60 years today. This can be attributed to advances in medical diagnostics and treatment. Yet many people still have the false assumption that individuals with Down syndrome do not ...
OUTH, AND THROATFor people with Down syndrome, a common throat issue is gastroesophage. l reflux (GERD). GERD causes acid from the stomach to enter the throat or lungs where it can cause irritation and/or. a chronic cough.It is important to be aware of aspiration at any age for people wi.
Canada’s aging population and the increased life expectancy of Canadians with Down syndrome are creating a growing urgency. We cannot expect sibling caregivers to take on this responsibility alone. Caregivers already contribute immensely, alleviating billions of dollars from our healthcare system annually. We need to develop the programs and ...
One in every 781 babies born in Canada has Down syndrome. Down syndrome is associated with chromosome 21 and there are three types: Trisomy 21, Translocation, and Mosaicism. The chance of having a baby with Down syndrome increases with the mother’s age; however, about half of babies born with Down syndrome are born to mothers under 35 years ...
Healthy Aging. These resources were designed to support healthy aging for adults with Down syndrome. The links below include some up-to-date information regarding aging, but as more research and support is made available, ideas and best practice may change. By being proactive and learning about issues that may lie ahead you can look forward to ...
Down syndrome is not a disorder, it is a naturally occurring condition, which impacts the arrangement in a person’s chromosomes. Down syndrome is not a disease, disorder, defect or medical condition and therefore does not require treatment, prevention or a cure. It is inappropriate and offensive to refer to people with Down syndrome as ...
Down syndrome is a naturally occurring chromosomal arrangement that has always existed throughout history. While art and historical pieces portraying people with Down syndrome have been found dating as far back as 500 AD, Down syndrome was first characterized in 1862 by John Langdon Down.
October 20th – 26th, 2024. This year for Canadian Down Syndrome Week 2024, join us as we explore the importance of social connections to our health and happiness and how societial barriers contribute to social isolation in the Down syndrome community. Feeling ignored or misunderstood by society is a reality many youth and adults with Down ...
Have questions? Connect with us! 1-800-883-5608 or email info@cdss.ca. The Canadian Down Syndrome Society (CDSS) is the national source of expertise promoting the contributions of Canadians with Down syndrome.