DEMENTIA IN DOWNS SYNDROME – A CASE REPORT
Down syndrome, is a chromosome 21-related genetic condition, frequently manifests as intellectual difficulty, growth retardation, and distinctive facial traits. People with Down’s Syndrome usually develop Dementia, a major cause of cognitive impairment, impaired judgment memory loss in their midlife. The present report describes a case study of a female diagnosed with dementia in Down’s Syndrome. The report explores the challenges her parents faced in securing appropriate care when diagnosed with dementia and Down's syndrome. It aims to inform caregivers about the best practices for home care in such cases. It follows the woman's history from birth until her dementia was diagnosed.
Authors
- Clarita Shynal Martis
- Elsa Sanatombi Devi
- Panambur Venkataraya Bhandary
Publication Details
- Journal
- Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences/Manipal journal of nursing and health sciences
- Published
- 2025-12-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.55889/2582-7979.1316
- Primary Topic
- Down syndrome and intellectual disability research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00