Unique, up-to-date and comprehensive, this book considers in depth the remarkable association between Down Syndrome and Alzheimer disease. It provides overviews of each condition, followed by detailed accounts and analyses of hypotheses that attempt to account for the presence of Down Syndrome as a risk factor for Alzheimer disease. The data and discussions presented, including practical diagnostic and management recommendations, will be vital for health professionals involved in caring for adults with Down Syndrome, and for researchers exploring biological and behavioral aspects of the intriguing link between the two disorders.
