Down Syndrome and Dementia: The Latest Research and Support Strategies

Описание: Dr. Beau Ances, Daniel J Brennan MD Professor of Neurology at Washington University, in Saint Louis will share the latest medical research about Down Syndrome and dementia and the role Washington University is playing to bring more effective treatments to the Down Syndrome community.

Mary Anne Tolliver, Director of Aging and Residential Navigation at the St. Louis Arc, will share best support strategies for people who are experiencing a decline including tips for memory loss, confusion, and changes in behavior.

Chapters:
0:00:00 Welcome and Introduction of Presenters
0:04:26 Presentation by Dr. Beau Ances
0:08:07 History of Down Syndrome
0:13:17 The rise of Alzheimer's Disease in adults with Down Syndrome
0:21:39 Ways to make a diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease in adults with Down Syndrome
0:23:45 The role of the Alzheimer's Disease Biomarker
0:32:39 PET images of the brain to detect Alzheimer's Disease
0:37:21 Genetic causes of Alzheimer's Disease
0:38:43 Objectives of the Alzheimer Biomarker Consortium
0:42:34 Potential therapeutic trials
0:49:30 Contact information if interested in participating or would like to be seen
0:50:26 Questions from live audience
1:05:27 A Guide to Providing Care - Mary Anne Tolliver
1:06:50 What is Dementia?
1:10:07 Dementia symptoms specific to Down Syndrome
1:17:46 Strategies to provide care
1:32:32 Importance of building a support system
1:36:02 Questions from live audience

Contact information:
Washington University
Brittany Nelson
[email protected]
314-747-8425
Or
Elizabeth Westerhaus
[email protected]
314-747-1125

St. Louis Arc
Mary Anne Tolliver
Director of Aging Services
[email protected]

Erin Suelmann
Executive Director, Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis
[email protected]

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