Risk of people with Down Syndrome developing dementia 'significantly higher than general population'

A 20-year longitudinal TCD study on dementia in adults with Down syndrome in Ireland has found very high prevalence rates, significantly earlier onset than in the general population and high risk rates for dementia for people with Down Syndrome.

The findings, which were published in the Journal of Intellectual Disability Research have prompted the study’s lead author to call for a range of urgent measures to address the needs of people with Down Syndrome, their families, medical professionals and the care system.