Ageing And Its Consequences For People With Down's Syndrome
Ageing and the problems of old age are particularly relevant to people with Down's syndrome, as some of these age-related problems develop earlier in life than would normally be the case. Tony Holland (UK)
Aging and Life Expectancy | Adult Down Syndrome Center
Today, people with Down syndrome (DS) are living longer and healthier than any other time in the past. In 1900, the life expectancy of people with DS was 9 years. By 1984, the life expectancy had increased to 28 years.
8 Oldest People with Down Syndrome
Robin Smith passed away just days before his 79 th birthday in Northleigh Residential Home in Kettering, England. Smith was known as the oldest person in the U.K. with Down Syndrome, setting a record when he turned 78 in 2019. Upon his death, the facility where he lived was flooded with tributes.
Adults with Down syndrome, along with their families and caregivers, need accurate information and education about what to anticipate as a part of growing older, so they can set the stage for successful aging.
Aging with Down Syndrome—Where Are We Now and Where …
Down syndrome (DS) is a form of accelerated aging, and people with DS are highly prone to aging-related conditions that include vascular and neurological disorders.
Long-term Success and Support for People With Down Syndrome
2023年4月12日 · Many people with Down syndrome experience “accelerated aging,” or earlier onset of physical, sensory, and mental health problems associated with old age. Elders with Down syndrome may rely more on assistive technology devices.
Down Syndrome Life Expectancy Is Higher, But Not For Everyone
2021年7月21日 · Over 6,000 babies are born with Down syndrome in the United States each year. As recently as 1983, a person with Down syndrome lived to be only 25 years old on average. Today, the average life expectancy of a person with Down syndrome is nearly 60 years and continuing to climb.
Down syndrome will show physical, medical, and cognitive signs of aging much earlier than what is expected for their age. These signs and symptoms can include difficulties with vision, hearing, lack of energy, and other health concerns. For a person with Down syndrome, these general signs of aging may start to appear as early as 40 years of age.
Living with Down Syndrome | Birth Defects | CDC - Centers for …
2024年5月16日 · In 2007, on average, persons with Down syndrome lived to be about 47 years old. Many factors can affect how long a person with Down syndrome lives. Babies born with a very low birth weight or a congenital heart defect are less likely to survive their first year. 2 3 There are also racial disparities, with Black infants having a lower survival ...
Older people with Down’s syndrome have the choice to retire, to continue with some or all of their daily activities (perhaps at a reduced rate), or to pursue alternative interests and activities.