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Views (Opinion) of caregivers of adults with Down syndrome and dementia: a service evaluation

Center:

PR-Institute on Developmental Disabilities, UCEDD

Fiscal Year:

2020

Contact Information:

Carol Salas Pagan
[email protected]
787-754-4377

Product Description:

People with DS are a greater risk of developing Alzheimer's disease compared to the general population. Community teams could increase caregivers' awareness of early signs to offer training and support (families and service providers). education and support Interventions with family caregivers can alleviate the negative consequences of being a caregiver and meet the needs of the person with DS. Findings shows the need to improve the information given to caregivers and family members.

Keyword(s):

Down Syndrome, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, long time care, families needs

Product/Publication Type(s):

Conference presentations and posters presented

Target Audience:

Consumers/Families, Professionals

Alternative Format:

Visual Format or Large Print, Language other than English

To Obtain Copies (URL or Email):

[email protected]

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A