Oldest Man With Down Syndrome Lives To 83 By MICHELLE DIAMEN
http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2012/03/16/oldest-down-syndrome-83/15193/
March 16, 2012
A Minnesota man recognized by Guinness World Records as the world’s oldest with Down syndrome has died at age 83.
Bert Holbrook was identified as the world’s oldest man with Down syndrome in November 2008. The Waseca, Minn. resident died on Wednesday of natural causes, a caregiver told theMinneapolis Star Tribune.
Those who knew Holbrook attributed his long life to good genes. They told the Star Tribune that Holbrook, who outlived his parents and his sister, was a “charismatic” man with a constant smile on his face.
Many with Down syndrome have heart problems and other health conditions. Until recently it was rare for those with the chromosomal disorder to reach old age.
While Holbrook was the oldest man with Down syndrome, at least one woman had him beat. Joyce Greenman, 87, of England holds the Guinness record for being the world’s oldest woman living with the developmental disability.
March 16, 2012
A Minnesota man recognized by Guinness World Records as the world’s oldest with Down syndrome has died at age 83.
Bert Holbrook was identified as the world’s oldest man with Down syndrome in November 2008. The Waseca, Minn. resident died on Wednesday of natural causes, a caregiver told theMinneapolis Star Tribune.
Those who knew Holbrook attributed his long life to good genes. They told the Star Tribune that Holbrook, who outlived his parents and his sister, was a “charismatic” man with a constant smile on his face.
Many with Down syndrome have heart problems and other health conditions. Until recently it was rare for those with the chromosomal disorder to reach old age.
While Holbrook was the oldest man with Down syndrome, at least one woman had him beat. Joyce Greenman, 87, of England holds the Guinness record for being the world’s oldest woman living with the developmental disability.
Lana Eisenbraun Enrichment ScholarshipThe Lana Eisenbraun Scholarship is for $100 with annaul application. Any individual touched by Down syndrome may apply for the scholarship to pay for or assist in payment towards attending any activity that he or she finds enriching to their life. You may download the PDF file here or use the submission form below. Please take advantage of this opportunity! Please include a photo of the person applying for the scholarship, applicant's name and guardians' name. This scholarship is based on the first come, first granted basis. Please include in comments age, birth-date and activity.
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