This webinar was presented live on March 23, 2021.
The impact of the third 21st chromosome plays out across the lifespan with surprises to navigate from communication to dementia. Yet with person-centered circles of support, people with Down syndrome and their families create a world in which they are in command and find joy despite those challenges. We are constantly learning more about specific health-related challenges for people with Down syndrome that can dramatically improve their quality of life and health.
In this webinar Joan Guthrie Medlen, MEd, RDN, Lester Y Rosenzweig, MS, RDN, CDN, FAND, and Catherine Conway, MS, RDN, CDN, CDECS will share key points they have learned using thorough research and practice to support nutrition-related concerns for people with Down syndrome, their families, and those who support them from birth to death. Joan, Lester, and Cathy are a passionate trio. There is no way they could go into the detail they would like. Therefore, consider this a slice of what is possible and what is still being learned.
This session will focus on the nutrition-related concerns for individuals with Down syndrome across the lifespan. The manifestations of and interventions for the feeding relationship, gastrointestinal issues, aging, and dementia, and Alzheimer's disease will be discussed.
CPEU: 1.5
CPE Level: 2
Performance Indicators: 4.1, 10.1, 10.2