Ageing
People with Down's syndrome Define Down's syndrome now live longer, with an average life expectancy Define Life expectancy of over 60.
As people get older, regular health checks remain vital as there are various health problems associated with old age. It is also important to review support needs as they may change as a person ages.
Because quality of life and general health have improved, people with Down's syndrome have many more choices available to them now than ever before. This means they need good information, experiences and support.
Down's Syndrome Scotland has produced a booklet 'Lets Talk about Getting Older' for people with a learning disability Define Learning disability which you can download or order.
Further Reading
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Related Websites
- Down's Syndrome Medical Interest Group
- www.dsmig.org.uk
- Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
- www.learningdisabilities.org.uk