title: Special needs: caring for the older adult with Down syndrome.
abstract: Over the last 30 years, the life expectancy of people with Down syndrome has increased dramatically. Significant medical advances have allowed affected persons to be seen more in the hospital setting, making it imperative that nurses understand their health care needs in order to provide positive health outcomes.
authors.forename: Bobbi J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Herron-Foster
authors.forename: Jacquelyn J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Bustos
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D004314:Down Syndrome / Q000451:nursing*; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education*