Down syndrome and Alzheimer’s research—find ways to connect

Many, but not all, people with Down syndrome develop Alzheimer’s disease when they get older. There are several ongoing research studies and clinical trials exploring the link between Down syndrome and Alzheimer’s disease. For Down Syndrome Awareness Month, learn more about research opportunities for people with Down syndrome by: Joining DS-Connect®, a voluntary, confidential, online registry from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. You, your legally authorized representative, or your guardian can submit information about your health and choose to be contacted about research opportunities. Searching the National Institute on Aging’s Alzheimer’s disease clinical trials finder. Looking at the National Down Syndrome Society’s directory of studies. Visiting NIH’s “Clinical Research Trials and You.” Watch this video to learn more about research on Alzheimer’s in people with Down syndrome. Visit our website for information on the connection between Down syndrome and Alzheimer’s disease. Help spread the word: Twitter: Watch this video to learn about how researchers are investigating #Alzheimers in people with #DownSyndrome. https://youtu.be/HLyYblQqF3g #DSAM Facebook: What is the Alzheimer’s and Down syndrome connection? Researchers are trying to find out. Watch as NIH’s Dr. Laurie Ryan explains more in this video: https://youtu.be/HLyYblQqF3g