foundational to maintaining our physical and cognitive health as we get older. We are grateful for this opportunity to bridge research and real-world impact in partnership with the community. Read more about our project!

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trials into an accessible, community-driven digital health tool that promotes healthy lifestyles for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our focus is on helping people get fit, move more, eat healthy, manage stress, sleep well, and stay connected. These areas are…

I was glad to be able to attend with a few people from our University of Kansas Medical Center team. The take home message from our workshop was that sleep and physical activity have an important role in brain health and that the whole day matters. So let’s move more, sit less, and sleep well!

2. Weight loss may be an early sign of Alzheimer’s in adults with Down syndrome, tracking with brain & memory changes. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40545561/

3. We share best practices for online exercise programs tailored to individuals with intellectual disabilities. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40492527/

These findings emphasize the importance of tailored interventions to promote physical activity across different populations. Let’s work toward a future where everyone has access to movement-friendly environments! #DownSyndrome #Alzheimers #PhysicalActivity #InclusiveHealth

Caregiver activity levels are linked to how much movement individuals with Alzheimer's disease get. Strength, aerobic fitness, and agility play a role in physical activity, and caregivers' movement patterns influence their loved ones.

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Ann Arbor is a great city. I’m originally from Grand Rapids, but did my PhD in South Carolina and made the postdoc to faculty transition in Kansas City. I haven’t made the trip to Ann Arbor when visiting since my family is in West Michigan but I’ve wanted to return. Best of luck in your new role!

Caregiver mental health matters! Findings show how physical fitness in adults with Down syndrome is linked to lower caregiver depressive symptoms. Supporting care recipients can improve mental health for all. Details here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Chef-ID: A 12-week program improved cooking skills and physical fitness in young adults with intellectual disabilities. Results include increased independence, better nutrition, and improved strength. Full study here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39648079/

GameSquad: Exergaming adapted for adults with Down syndrome achieved high engagement, feasibility, and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity levels. This innovative intervention shows great promise for inclusive fitness at home! Learn more: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39668064/

Hi Jason! Your research sounds interesting, particularly the focus on validating the Ambulatory Research in Cognition (ARC) app in Down syndrome. I’m familiar with ambulatory assessments for physical activity but thought your approach on using it to evaluate cognition in DS was innovative.

I’m interested in being added!

I made one earlier. Feel free to combine! go.bsky.app/91HPwva