Canadian Health Network

Increase text size

 Search Results for: Down syndrome

Items found: 23 (1-10)   Next
Sort: Alphabetically  By organization By date  Filter: All Resources  Canadian Resources only
A good long life  Recommends the principles of healthy eating and active living for longevity in aging adults with Down syndrome. Source: Down Syndrome Research Foundation and Resource Centre (DSRF) Alzheimer disease and Down syndrome  Describes the association between Alzheimer disease and Down syndrome. Considers the difficulties of diagnosing and caring for people with Down syndrome who also have Alzheimer disease. Source: Alzheimer Society of Canada Canadian Down Syndrome Society  Works to enhance the quality of life for individuals who have Down syndrome, through information, advocacy, and networking. Website includes a message board and a directory of parent-based Down syndrome associations in Canada. Source: Canadian Down Syndrome Society (CDSS) Characteristics and health concerns for people with Down Syndrome  Describes the characteristics and health concerns associated with Down Syndrome. Source: Canadian Down Syndrome Society (CDSS) Down syndrome from an optometrist's viewpoint  Discusses the ocular features and significant prevalence of oculovisual problems in people with Down's syndrome. Stresses the importance of having the eyes of DS children regularly examined by an optometrist or ophthalmologist. Source: Down Syndrome Research Foundation and Resource Centre (DSRF) Down Syndrome Association of Toronto  Promotes a positive image of persons with Down syndrome, their full integration within the community, and the availability of quality services; ensures that all students with Down syndrome be welcomed in regular school classes; and provides a social and information network for parents. Source: Down Syndrome Association of Toronto (DSAT) Down Syndrome Research Foundation and Resource Centre  Works to improve life for people with Down syndrome through research, education, and services. Source: Down Syndrome Research Foundation and Resource Centre (DSRF) Hand in hand  Promotes a newsletter that contains articles about the activities of the Down Syndrome Research Foundation and Resource Centre, topical articles, and literature reviews. Includes subscription information. Source: Down Syndrome Research Foundation and Resource Centre (DSRF) Information about Down syndrome  Answers basic questions about Down syndrome and provides information on medical, educational, physical, psychological, and social aspects of Down syndrome. Source: Down Syndrome Research Foundation and Resource Centre (DSRF) Information for new parents  Suggests a course of action for parents of a newborn child with Down syndrome. Answers frequently asked questions, suggests further readings, and presents medical facts about Down syndrome. Source: Down Syndrome Research Foundation and Resource Centre (DSRF) From: Information about Down syndrome
Result page: 1  2  3   Next	Back to top