Isaac Fiddelaers is a key member of the Foodshare team as an eggs-pert

Isaac Fiddelaers is a key member of the Foodshare team as an eggs-pert

Isaac Fiddelaers, a Heathcote local with Down Syndrome, thrives in his volunteer role at Axedale Foodshare. Learn about his journey.

Recruitment begins for trial to improve dementia diagnosis for people with Down Syndrome

Monash Health is recruiting participants for a trial to design a new model of care for a memory clinic for people with Down Syndrome. Geriatrician Dr Madeleine Healy, who is leading the “Improving Dementia Diagnosis in Down Syndrome” project, said 95% of people with Down Syndrome develop Alzheimer’s Disease, with an average age of diagnosis of 54 years.  At present, there are no specialised memory services in Australia for people with Down syndr…