New Australian publication: Down Syndrome and Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer’s Australia, and the Down Syndrome Australia Network have collaborated to publish guidelines on Down syndrome and Alzheimer’s disease, prepared by Down Syndrome Victoria and the Centre for Developmental Disability Health at Monash University.

The guidelines are illustrated with photographs taken by Mathew Wiggins, from Byron Bay.

The guidelines are being distributed by Alzheimer’s Australia and by Down syndrome organisations in each State, including Down Syndrome NSW.

In NSW, phone 9683 4333, or email

info@dsansw.org.au with your postal address, if you would like a copy. Multiple copies can be supplied to agency providing direct care to people with Down syndrome and dementia.