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Aging with Down Syndrome

Aging with Down Syndrome

By: Jadene Ransdell Kristin Dailey Molly O'Toole
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Join a mother, a sister, and a niece as they share honest and heartfelt conversations about the changing needs of their loved ones aging with Down syndrome. You will hear from leading experts about insights and advances in the field. You will meet professionals who are supporting individuals with Down syndrome through their senior years, and hear first-hand accounts from families who have navigated this caregiving journey. They will talk candidly about the unique challenges and joys found in this aging process, issues related to Alzheimer’s dementia, and give practical tips from lived experience.

Historically speaking, resources on this topic have been limited. Thankfully—as people with Down syndrome are living longer—more information is starting to coalesce. We hope this podcast will be a helpful resource for families and caregivers.

© 2025 Aging with Down Syndrome
Episodes
  • Common Health Issues Over 40: A Conversation With Dr. Chicoine

    Common Health Issues Over 40: A Conversation With Dr. Chicoine
    Dec 16 2025

    Dr. Brian Chicoine talks about some common health concerns facing people with Down syndrome as they get older—including thyroid issues, sleep apnea, and Alzheimer’s dementia. Dr. Chicoine is the co-founder and Medical Director of the Adult Down Syndrome Center in Park Ridge, IL. He has provided medical care for adults with developmental disabilities for over 35 years and has presented and written extensively on caring for adults with Down syndrome. These days Dr. Chicoine works full time on research and education projects to share his knowledge with the community, and help improve health outcomes for all people with Down syndrome.

    We want to hear from you! Get in touch at: podcast@agingwithdownsyndrome.com
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    48 mins
  • Welcome to Aging with Down Syndrome

    Welcome to Aging with Down Syndrome
    Dec 2 2025

    Join a mother, a sister, and a niece as they share honest and heartfelt conversations about the changing needs of their loved ones over 40 aging with Down syndrome. In today’s episode, Jadene, Molly and Kristin will give some background of their lived experience, and what inspired them to start this podcast. We hope this podcast will be helpful resource for families and caregivers.

    We want to hear from you! Get in touch at: podcast@agingwithdownsyndrome.com
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    15 mins
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