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Down Syndrome and Alzheimer’s Disease: Related Disorders, Overlapping Needs

January 3, 2017 Jennifer Buchanan

People who have Down syndrome are living longer than ever before, and a significant number of them will go on to develop Alzheimer’s disease. This article explores the connection between these two disorders, and provides a summary of interventions that may help people who have both conditions.

Source: http://www.brightfocus.org/alzheimers/arti...
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