Down Syndrome and the aging process: a systematic review

Abstract

The study aimed to identify and update the knowledge about older people with Down Syndrome (DS), and to understand the peculiarities of the aging process in this population. Bibliographical research conducted by Portal de Periódicos da Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior and High Wire portal. Inclusion criteria were articles published in the last ten years with the words “Down Syndrome" and “Elderly”.

Keywords

• Idoso
• Envelhecimento
• Síndrome de Down.