Submit Comments to CMS so People with Down Syndrome Will Have Equal Access to Alzheimer’s Drugs
ACTION NEEDED BY FEBRUARY 9, 2022: SUBMIT COMMENTS TO CMS SO PEOPLE WITH DOWN SYNDROME WILL HAVE EQUAL ACCESS TO ALZHEIMER’S DRUGS People with Down syndrome have a right to […]
LuMind IDSC Impact Report 2021
2021 was a year of growth for LuMind IDSC. Thanks to donors like you, we were able to expand our services and educational resources, and were able to hear the […]
Tips for Promoting Dietary Changes in Individuals with Down Syndrome
Having a healthy and well-balanced diet has many benefits. Experts recommend eating healthy foods to prevent chronic diseases. In an earlier blog post, we shared that “Researchers are also learning […]
Useful Terms to Understand the Science that Will Benefit Our Loved Ones
Have you ever wondered what certain scientific terms or acronyms mean? If you’re interested in the scientific advances working towards helping your loved one with Down syndrome live healthier and […]
My Family Is My Pride
November 4, 2021 In January 2018, amidst the celebration of the birth of their baby daughter, Roberto and Nayeli Ojeda received the news that their new baby Mariana, had Down […]
Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease and Its Connection to Down Syndrome
Today, individuals with Down syndrome enjoy a longer life expectancy and are now able to live into their sixties. Unfortunately, there’s a new challenge that people with Down syndrome and […]
Hampus Hillerstrom, LuMind IDSC’s CEO Publishes Article in Exceptional Parent Magazine
October 18, 2021 October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, and to commemorate it, Hampus Hillerstrom, LuMind IDSC’s CEO, wrote an article for the Exceptional Parent Magazine, a publication that serves the […]
Michelle Sullivan: Mother, Fundraiser, and Ironwoman
September 7, 2021 RUNNING FOR RESEARCH: Good natured and modest, Michelle Sullivan does not consider herself an athlete. Not even with the three marathons and ironman races already under her […]
Parents of Children with Down Syndrome Share Their Back-to-School Tips
As the summer winds down, we start to notice more stores decking out with fall decorations, and pumpkin flavored everything becomes the harbinger of autumn. Whether we are ready or […]
10 Books About Down Syndrome Recommended by Experts, Parents, and Caregivers
August 9, 2021 In honor of National Book Lovers Day, the LuMind IDSC community is happy to share a curated list of books recommended by medical experts, caregivers, and Woodbine House, […]