The Down Syndrome Education Series (DSES) is a monthly educational seminar for families of children with Down syndrome, designed to connect parents with information that will positively impact the education and well-being of their child.

Aging in Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Concerns and Hope
*Refreshments provided by MMI

Some adults with Down syndrome will experience changes in their behavior, skills and memory as they age. In this session, participants will learn more about what might be causing these changes, identify ways to capture the individual’s personal best, and use differential diagnosis to rule out or identify the source of changes. Participants will explore Down syndrome Regression and Alzheimer’s disease and its progression. Healthy aging and a proactive approach to dealing with the aging process and concerns for decline will be reviewed.

About the "Aging in Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities" speaker:

Dr. Seth M. Keller, MD is a board certified neurologist in private practice with Advocare Neurology of South Jersey. Specializes in the evaluation and care of adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) with neurological complications. He cares for individuals with I/DD both in the community as well in New Jersey’s ICF/DD centers. Dr. Keller is on the Executive Board of the Arc of Burlington County as well as on the board for The Arc of New Jersey Mainstreaming Medical Care Board.

Dr. Keller is the Past President of the American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry (AADMD). Dr. Keller is also the co-chair of the National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices (NTG). He is actively involved in national and international I/DD health education as a speaker and webinar and workshop participant.