Topic of the Month January: Down Syndrome

 
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Nowadays, people with Down syndrome can also live a long life – thanks to modern medicine. However, there is still a lot to do concerning the needs of adult and especially old affected people in Germany. This and more is shown in the Topic of the Month January: Down syndrome

In Germany there hardly are any physicians who are experienced in special problems of older people with Down syndrome. The consequence: a lack of health care.
- Lack of Supply for Older People with Down Syndrome

Three sisters – one house. Although Stefanie, Petra and Ulrike have Down syndrome they live in a house on their own. Almost on their own – for their parents live vis-à-vis and help the young women.
- Down Syndrome: Three Sisters and Their Own House

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