Diagnosing Alzheimer's in People with Down's Syndrome

By Christine Kennard, Health Guide Thursday, January 26, 2012

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A recent message from a reader of Our Alzheimer's asking about the symptoms of Alzheimer's in someone with Down's syndrome (DS) has prompted me to write this Sharepost. It is true that the symptoms are the same as in someone without DS; memory loss, weight loss, apathy, personality changes, loss of c...

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Carol Bradley Bursack, Health Guide

1/27/12 11:23am

It's so good to see this studies, Christine. Now that people with Down Syndrome live longer, there will be more to study when it comes to AD.

Thanks,

Carol

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By Christine Kennard, Health Guide— Last Modified: 02/01/12, First Published: 01/26/12

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