Adults with Down syndrome are living longer and are commonly living into their 50s, 60s and 70s. In order to enjoy all the wonderful aspects of a longer life, it is important to be proactive and learn about issues that may lie ahead.
Helpful resources:
National Down Syndrome Congress
National Down Syndrome Society
Other links:
Download Aging and Down Syndrome: A Health & Well-Being Guidebook and Envejecimiento y Síndrome de Down: Una Guía de Salud y Bienestar. You can order complimentary copies of this publication in English or Spanish by calling 800-221-4602 or emailing info@ndss.org.