Downs Syndrome and Alz

I was wondering if anyone here has any good information/links/books, etc. on working with a man who has Downs Syndrome and Alzheimer's. I believe that he is now in the later-middle stages and is having aggression issues, wandering, sundowners, confusion, constantly asks what his sister said (as though he thinks we just talked to her), and also has a pace-maker. He is quite overweight ...huge tummy and short.

I have taken care of him for 3 years and he is very attached to me since the rest of his staff has changed over the years. He often doesn't want other staff to help him even though, as a supervisor, I have other duties that I need to tend to.

He attends a dayservice/workshop for the mentally disabled during the day and lives in a residential home. I used to work in both areas but now I am just with him during the day.

Any resources that you know of may be helpful. THANKS!!

Beth

Thank you, Lyn!

I looked at several things and got some good info but not specifically with Downs Syndrome, yet.

I will also post if I find anything. I did find info somewhere a while ago that said that if someone with Downs gets old enough that they will most likely get Alzheimer's. Since so many live much longer now then it seems to me that caregivers will need to have some more training pertaining to Downs and Alzheimer's.

Something fast and easy to read like "Caring for Alzheimer's for Dummies" might be nice ....since many caregivers don't really have much time to spend on reading. However, I get to read and surf the internet a lot on my 2nd job (security guard for a huge building when it is closed) so I'm looking for stuff online and books.

God bless you,

Beth

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