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Ageing/alzheimers

Age-specific prevalence rates for dementia
Quick reference sheet in A4 format. PDF. April 2006

Life Expectancy
Two quick reference sheets in A4 format. PDF. April 2006

Ageing and its consequences for people with Down's syndrome
Article written by Professor Tony Holland for the Down's Syndrome Association newsletter in July 1997. PDF. July 1997

Longevity and Down's syndrome
Extract from letter published in unknown journal by Dr VP Prasher. 1992

Population based study of the prevalence and presentation of dementia in adults with Down's syndrome
Scientific paper. Holland AJ, Hon J, Huppert FA, Steven F, Watson P (1996) Br. J.Psychiatry. 172.493-498. Abstract. Full text available for Ovid users. . 1998

Useful Links

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Alzheimer's Society
Website for The Alzheimer's Society which has a telephone helpline and produces a range of informative leaflets and other literature.

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