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The New Jersey Down Syndrome Aging Study

Older woman with Down syndrome smiling
The Brain Health and Aging in Down Syndrome (New Jersey Down Syndrome Aging Study) study aims to better understand healthy aging and resilience to Alzheimer's disease in adults with Down syndrome.
Principal investigator
Luciana Mascarenhas Fonseca, PhD
Location
New Jersey
Age range
20 years and older

Understanding Problem Solving and Thinking Skills in Adults With Down Syndrome

Woman with Down syndrome playing a game at a table with a man
Adults with Down syndrome will play games and do simple activities on the computer, on paper, and with board games. These activities help researchers learn how people think and solve problems. Parents or caregivers will answer questions about everyday skills, like memory and daily routines.
Principal investigator
Yingying Yang, PhD
Location
New Jersey
Age range
35 to 50 years old
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