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The experience of one woman's life caring for her adult sister with Down syndrome

NPR | By Kat McGowan

Published March 28, 2026 at 6:40 AM CDT

Noreen Vance has cared for her adult sister with Down Syndrome for years. The experience changed her relationships with all her family members.

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