Webinar, December 3rd, 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.
December 3, 2026 – Adult Healthcare: Integrating Medical Guidelines and Psychosocial Well–Being. Clorinda “Clo” Cottrell, LICSW, Care Manager, Social Worker, Certified Dementia Care Partner, Clear Guidance, LLC; Affiliated Regional Trainer, National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities & Dementia Practices, and Stephanie Santoro, MD, Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School.
* Explore the intersection of physical health maintenance and psychosocial wellness. Dr. Santoro will guide attendees through the latest healthcare guidelines and screening protocols unique to this population, grounded in the most recent clinical literature.
* Clo will discuss the vital interplay between physical health and mental and emotional well-being.
* Together, they will provide a roadmap for supporting adults with Down syndrome, ensuring that medical best practices are paired with an understanding of the person’s overall quality of life.
Key Learning Objectives:
• Evidence-Based Guidelines: A comprehensive review of current adult healthcare guidelines for Down syndrome
• The Medical-Psychosocial Interplay: An exploration of how physical health conditions—such as thyroid dysfunction, sleep apnea, or sensory loss—impact mental health and emotional wellness.
• Unique Screening Needs: A discussion of common health topics and screening needs unique to adults, with a focus on identifying both medical and mental health conditions as they evolve with age.
Registration required.
