Is providing Alzheimers disease care different when Down syndrome is involved?
There are no real differences in providing care, but there are a number of factors to consider: 1. As with anyone with Alzheimer’s disease, it is essential that all caregivers are educated to understand the disease and its effects on the individual. 2. Caregivers may need additional support because of the new needs of the individual and the length of time they may have already been providing care. 3. The techniques used by caregivers to cope with behaviour exhibited by some individuals with Down syndrome may become ineffective as abilities decline. Source: Research- Down Syndrome and Alzheimer’s Disease – Alzheimer Society of Canada.
