Dementia in People with Down Syndrome or Other Intellectual Disabilities - UCLAMDChat

Learn about the increased risk, early signs, and management strategies for Alzheimer's disease in aging adults with intellectual disabilities, particularly Down Syndrome. Explore the stages of normal aging, conversion, and dementia, including changes in brain tissue, behavior, emotions, and cognitive functions. Discover warning signs, screening tools, and the importance of differentiating dementia from other physical and psychiatric conditions. Gain insights into treatment options, the benefits of exercise and activities, and approaches to support aging in place for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Introduction
Developmental Disabilities
Normal Aging
Conversion Stage
Signs of Dementia
Brain Tissue
Typical Aging
Behavior Changes
Emotional Changes
Indifference
Trouble Learning
Communication Problems
Trouble with Judgement
Warning Sign
Screening Tools
Physical and Psychiatric Conditions
Is it treatable
Exercise and activities
Treatment
Aging in Place