Aging and Dementia in Down Syndrome: Connectivity, Inflammation, and Cerebrovascular Contributions

Head, ElizabethSchmitt, Frederick

Summary​

The proposed study will use gait identify early clinical signs of dementia reflecting Alzheimer disease (AD) in adults with Down syndrome (DS). Using magnetic resonance imaging and the GAITRite system to quantitatively measure gait, we will identify whether matter integrity losses are associated with gait and whether those regions are associated with early dementia symptoms. Identifying dementia earlier and resilience indicators provides opportunities to better track the progression of AD in DS and develop targeted interventions to improve the quality of life of DS individuals who are vulnerable to neurodegeneration.

Down Syndrome Publications​