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  • Advocating for High Quality Healthcare Webinar Recording

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    Recording of a webinar with strategies that individuals with Down syndrome can use to advocate for inclusive, accessible, and informed healthcare.

  • Elevated Globulin in People with Down Syndrome

    Article describing causes of elevated globulin levels, including chronic inflammation and autoimmune conditions, and emphasizes the need for further testing to identify underlying health issues.

  • Building Lifestyle Wellness Strategies for Individuals with Down Syndrome Webinar Recording

    Webinar with strategies for establishing healthy lifestyle habits related to nutrition, physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, and social connection.

  • Menopause in Women with Down Syndrome

    Article that discusses similarities and differences in menopause age of onset, symptoms, and treatment between women with and without Down syndrome.

  • Medications for Weight Loss

    Article that reviews weight loss medication options and considerations for individuals with Down syndrome.

  • Managing Emotions Visual

    Visual showing the steps to identify, express, and cope with emotions to support individuals with Down syndrome with emotional awareness and self-regulation.

  • CARE Down Syndrome

    Free clinical education and resource hub to support primary care professionals in delivering high-quality healthcare to adults with Down syndrome.

  • Today & Tomorrow: A Guide to Aging with Down Syndrome

    Link to Canadian guide on health of adults with Down syndrome including information about unique aging considerations, dementia, and more.

  • Be Active Throughout the Day Visual

    Visual to help individuals with Down syndrome think about ways they can incorporate physical activity throughout the day – in the morning, afternoon, and evening.

  • Alphabet Workout

    Visual for creating a workout by choosing a word (or phrase) and doing exercise moves assigned to each letter.

  • Nutrition 101 Webinar Recording

    Recording of a webinar about nutrition in people with Down syndrome and ways to support healthy eating.