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Today & Tomorrow: A Guide to Aging with Down Syndrome

October 9, 2025

Today and Tomorrow: A Guide to Aging with Down Syndrome. Health concerns and their symptoms, testing and screening recommendations, Alzheimer's disease, mental health, grief, and other important topics. Resource developed by the Canadian Down Syndrome Society

The resource linked below is a guidebook on aging from the Canadian Down Syndrome Society. While some of the information and recommendations are specific to Canada, the resource contains helpful information about health concerns, life and behavior changes, Alzheimer’s disease, and other topics. 

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Today and Tomorrow: A Guide to Aging with Down Syndrome. Canadian Down Syndrome Society

Table of Contents

Introduction to Aging

Health and Wellness Overview

  • Health Concerns and their Symptoms
  • Health Testing and Screening Recommendations
  • Exercise and Fitness
  • Menopause

Alzheimer’s Disease

Down Syndrome Regression Disorder

Life and Behaviour Changes in Adulthood

  • Mental Health Advice and Support
  • Relationships
  • Grief

 

Additional resources are available on the Canadian Down Syndrome Society’s website.

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