Webinar, September 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.
September 3, 2026 – Aging with Grace: Strategies to Maximize Nutrition and Hydration for Adults with Down Syndrome – Dominica Nichols, Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Down Syndrome Program, Massachusetts General Hospital.
* As life expectancy has increased for individuals with Down syndrome, caregivers are increasingly called upon to support healthy aging and quality of life.
* Adults with Down syndrome face unique nutritional considerations related to changes in metabolism, muscle mass, gastrointestinal health, bone density, and cognitive aging. T
* houghtful, individualized nutrition and adaptive feeding strategies can play a critical role in promoting and maintaining independence, quality of life, comfort, and long-term wellness.
Registration required.
