The Alzheimer’s Association has published an analysis of a 2024 RAND report that outlines the health, community, and economic benefits of more systemic and deliberate investment in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease in adults with Down syndrome.
The Alzheimer’s Association has published an analysis of a 2024 RAND report that outlines the health, community, and economic benefits of more systemic and deliberate investment in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease in adults with Down syndrome.
The Alzheimer’s Association has published an analysis of a 2024 RAND report that outlines the health, community, and economic benefits of more systemic and deliberate investment in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease in adults with Down syndrome.
PCORI funds study of new approach to Sleep Apnea treatment LuMind IDSC will serve as a key partner to researchers from the University of Arizona in an upcoming study of
Summer internship leads to new analysis of Down syndrome research activities This summer, LuMind IDSC welcomed two interns to support our Research department. Alana Brill and Maximus Kono, both rising
Healthy eating and physical activity habits are formed during early childhood (ages 0 – 8 years) and can influence later health and development. Families with a young child with Down
On May 20th, a gathering in New York City sparked something powerful — inspiration, purpose, and renewed energy among self-advocates in the Down syndrome community. As they listened to researchers
The link below goes to a list of podcasts hosted by Kishore Vellody, MD, medical director of the Children’s Down Syndrome Center in Pittsburgh. Medical issues of children, teens, and
Freedom of Speech & Protecting Vulnerable Communities Are Not Mutually Exclusive CINCINNATI, DENVER, HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., WASHINGTON, D.C., WOBURN, Mass. (May 13, 2025) – Today, the United Coalition for Down
The Down Syndrome Center of Western Pennsylvania recently shared a podcast episode with an update on COVID-19. Host Dr. Kishore Vellody and guest Dr. Andrew Nowalk discussed the current COVID-19
April 18, 2025 Dear Down Syndrome Community, As we navigate the evolving landscape under a new Administration and Congress, we recognize that understanding the policy proposals and changes impacting individuals
In the beginning of 2025, following three nation-wide searches, LuMind IDSC welcomed new team members to the Administration, Community Engagement, and Development departments. Stephen Doyle, Amy Shapley-Farrell, and Deborah Still
LuMind IDSC is honored to have its first-ever team running in the 2025 Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America on Monday, April 21. Four runners will be participating in
Katie Frank, PhD, OTR/L has shared several tips for supporting individuals with Down syndrome in building new habits or routines.Source: Katie Frank, PhD, OTR/L
Special education ensures students with learning disabilities receive specialized instruction designed to meet their unique learning needs. That way, they too get an opportunity to reach their full academic potential.Source:
CDC’s Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program is dedicated to reducing childhood lead poisoning as a public health problem through strengthening blood lead testing, reporting, and surveillance, linking exposed children to recommended
Tips on how to protect yourself and others from COVID-19Source: Centers for Diesease Control and Prevention (CDC)
In order to understand what sleep apnea is, it is important to know what normal sleep is. Normal, uninterrupted sleep consists of a cyclic pattern alternating between rapid eye movement
The medical advances made within the Down syndrome community over the past few decades have been nothing short of amazing. The life span of individuals with Down syndrome has more
Dr. Brian Chicoine addresses aggressive behavior in individuals that may have Alzheimer’s Disease.Source: Advocate Medical Group Adult Down Syndrome Center
The link below takes you to a closed Facebook page for families, caregivers, and professionals who support individuals with Down syndrome who have experienced or are experiencing regression.Source: Eileen Quinn,
Over the past year, LuMind IDSC continued to make progress on our initiatives in research, policy advocacy, and connecting with the Down syndrome community. Our continued success throughout 2024 has
Join Dr. Jillian Rork, Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics at Dartmouth Health and Dr. Allison Kranyak, Psoriasis and Phototherapy Fellow in the Department of Dermatology at the University
Thirty years ago, our family plans changed when our first child, Gwendolyn, was born with Down syndrome. Over time, we realized life would be different, but just as rewarding –
