Please join us for a very exciting workshop on Ageing in Adults with Down Syndrome.

Individuals with Down syndrome are living longer and healthier lives than ever before. While there are many similarities in aging of people with and without Down syndrome, there are also some differences. In this webinar, Brian Chicoine, MD, will describe aging in adults with Down syndrome. He will discuss strategies for supporting adults with Down syndrome in promoting their health as they age as well as addressing challenges associated with aging. Topics will include life expectancy, common and uncommon health conditions, and healthy lifestyle choices for aging adults.

Objectives

– Identify similarities and differences in aging of adults with Down syndrome compared to adults without Down syndrome.

– Discuss challenges associated with aging of adults with Down syndrome (including Alzheimer’s disease).

– Describe strategies for supporting adults with Down syndrome in promoting their health as they age.

Presenter

Brian Chicoine, MD

Brian Chicoine, MD, is the Medical Director of the Advocate Medical Group Adult Down Syndrome Center in Park Ridge, Illinois. He is on the faculty of the Family Medicine residency at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. He received his medical degree from Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and completed his Family Medicine residency at Lutheran General Hospital. In 1992, Dr. Chicoine co-founded the Adult Down Syndrome Center, which has served and documented the health and psychosocial needs of over 6000 adolescents and adults with Down syndrome since its inception. Dr. Chicoine has provided medical care for adults with intellectual disabilities for over 35 years and has presented and written extensively on caring for adults with Down syndrome.

Date: Wednesday 21 May

Time: 9am - 10:30am (AEST)

Format: Online via Zoom

Cost: Free