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What is the age of the oldest person in the world with Down syndrome?
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∙ 13y ago
- Peter Davidson of Sunderland is 67. He was born in 1939 in England.
- My brother Douglas McLain is 61 and lives in Santa Maria, California.
- My mom's aunt turned 70 last month and lives in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota.
- Bert Holbrook of Minnesota is 80 as of January 2009. To read more about this, click on the Related Link.
- Glenn Carroll of Atascadero, California, is 65. He was born in March of 1944.
- My great-uncle Junior of Oak Ridge, TN/Mt.Vernon IL, is 65 years old. He was born in January, 1945.
- Maggie Flynn of Clarenbridge,Co galway in Ireland is due to celebrate her 82nd birthday on September 19, 2010.
- My cousin Lynda Martin passed away on 16th August 2008 at the age of 65 and 7 months; was she the oldest female with Down syndrome?
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoAccording to the Guinness World Book of Records, the oldest person with Down syndrome in the US is 80 years old.
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What is the age of the oldest person with down syndrome?
The oldest person with Down syndrome on record lived to be 83 years old. However, life expectancy can vary among individuals with Down syndrome due to various factors such as overall health, access to medical care, and social support.
How are the cells of a person with Down syndrome different from those of a person without Down syndrome?
In Down syndrome, a person's cells have an extra copy of chromosome 21. In other words, instead of a pair of chromosomes, a person with down syndrome has three of that chromosome. Down syndrome most often occurs when chromosomes fail to separate properly during meiosis. People with down syndrome have a degree of mental retardation. Heart defects are also common, but can be treated.
How do you treat a person with Down syndrome?
There is no medical treatment that can cure Down syndrome. The best way to treat someone with Down syndrome is with kindness, patience, and love.
What is the role of a psw helping a child with down syndrome?
What is the role of a PSW helping a person with down syndrome
Who was the first person to identify Down's syndrome?
In 1866, Doctor John Langdon Down first described Down's syndrome.
How are the cells of a person with down syndrome different from those of Person without the disorder?
In Down syndrome, a person's cells have an extra copy of chromosome 21. In other words, instead of a pair of chromosomes, a person with down syndrome has three of that chromosome. Down syndrome most often occurs when chromosomes fail to separate properly during meiosis. People with down syndrome have a degree of mental retardation. Heart defects are also common, but can be treated.
How are the cells from a person with down syndrome different from a person without the disorder?
In Down syndrome, a person's cells have an extra copy of chromosome 21. In other words, instead of a pair of chromosomes, a person with Down syndrome has three of that chromosome. Down syndrome most often occurs when chromosomes fail to separate properly during meiosis. People with Down syndrome have a degree of mental retardation. Heart defects are also common, but can be treated.
Who is the oldest female in the US with Down syndrome?
Fabian Ruinard, 61 Years and still living.
Is there such a thing as a anorexic dwarf?
Down Syndrome people are usually smaller than the average person and im sure it would be possible for a dwarf down syndrome person such as two dwarf people who have a down syndrome child
How are cells of a person with Down syndrome different from those of a person without the disorder?
In Down syndrome, a person's cells have an extra copy of chromosome 21. In other words, instead of a pair of chromosomes, a person with Down syndrome has three of that chromosome. Down syndrome most often occurs when chromosomes fail to separate properly during meiosis. People with Down syndrome have a degree of mental retardation. Heart defects are also common, but can be treated.
What is the lookout for a person with Down's syndrome?
The average life expectancy of a person with Down syndrome is 50 in 2013. However, many individuals with Down syndrome live into their 60s and 70s. Some do well on their own and others need help.
Does Down syndrome start at birth or does it develop as the persons ages?
Down syndrome is a genetic condition with which a person is born; it is not something that develops as the person gets older.
