Ageing and Mental Retardation — A New Challenge

Current Topic Survival in Down's Syndrome

“…There is evidence that some aging processes in people with Down's Syndrome begin earlier and progress more rapidly than in the general population (Corbett, 1985). Those who care for them at home, and those who provide medical care will need to become familiar with recent advances in knowledge and treatment so that the effects of these pathologies can be minimized.…”