Webinar, June 1st, 2026, with the The Center on Down Syndrome & Aging at the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Part of the Center’s webinar series exploring the unique experiences and challenges associated with aging for individuals with Down syndrome. Designed for families, caregivers, and professionals, Participants will gain practical strategies and resources to support quality of life through adulthood and into later years.
June 1, 2026 – Franci DuMar, Clinical Expressive Arts Therapist, Registered Drama Therapist, Clear Guidance, LLC.
* As individuals with Down syndrome age, they face a significantly higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. As memory and verbal abilities change, traditional methods of communication and connection often become difficult. However, the capacity for creativity, imagination, and emotional expression remains.
* In this session, participants will be introduced to the benefits of Expressive Arts Therapy and how it promotes social engagement, whole body wellness, and cognitive activation in individuals with Down Syndrome. T
Registration required.
