Grief and Loss
People with intellectual disabilities experience grief and loss just like everyone else. Good support and accurate information are vital, to support mental health and coping well.
Grief and Loss (Easy Read)
An easy read document about grief and loss developed by NSW Health.
When Someone Dies: Feelings You Might Have
This Easy Read booklet is to help people after someone dies. It talks about feelings you might have and things that might make you feel better.
Supporting People with Disabilities with Grief and Loss
A booklet by Scope UK for people with disability, and their supporters.
Down Syndrome and Mental Health
This guide talks about what people with Down syndrome and their families can do to support good mental health.
Find more in our Resource Hub
You can find a wide range of resources for older adults with Down syndrome in our Resource Hub.
You can also contact your local Down syndrome association to find out more about support for older adults with Down syndrome.
Get in touch with your Down syndrome association
Contact your local association to find out more about support for older adults with Down syndrome.
Call 1300 881 935 to connect with your local state or territory Down syndrome association.
