Man With Down’s Syndrome Is Excited To Celebrate His 72nd Birthday, Defying All The Odds

Oct 31, 2018 by apost team

At the time of Terry Culley's birth, he wasn't expected to live past his 14th birthday. This citizen of the United Kingdom has far exceeded the doctors' opinion as he is about to turn 72 years old!

Terry was born with Down's Syndrome. Though there have been strides made in treatment for Down's Syndrome over the years, life expectancy is still lower for those with this genetic condition. Now, people with Down's Syndrome typically tend to live into their 50's.

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Terry has spent the last three decades living in a care facility located at the Laurel in Swindon, Wiltshire. Though he is able to speak, he has an interpreter who can help people understand what he's saying. This remarkable man wasn't able to walk until the age of 10, but he eventually learned how to get around successfully.

The home's care manager is a compassionate woman named Susie Clavery. She praised the positive support and exceptional care the facility has to offer for residents like Terry. She also credits him for striving to maintain an active schedule in spite of his limitations.

This past year has been especially hard for Terry. He was hospitalized for several months with pneumonia and sepsis. It wasn't clear back then that he was going to survive the ordeal. However, he's made a dramatic recovery and been able to resume his normal daily activities.

Terry is known as a caring, warmhearted individual who is eager to be of assistance to anyone in need of a helping hand. He enjoys singing, dancing, and playing joyful melodies on his harmonica and drums. In so many ways it seems that this incredible man is living a happy, fulfilling life regardless of all that he's been through.

This courageous man's determination, enthusiasm for life, and hopeful spirit are a true inspiration to those who are privileged to know him. The kind, caring staff that works with him each and every day so that he can enjoy a great quality of life also deserve plenty of admiration.

This is such an encouraging story, isn't it? Do you agree that both Terry and the staff deserve plenty of respect? Do you have any experience interacting with people who have Down's Syndrome? We'd love to know your thoughts. Pass this article along to put a smile on the faces of your friends and loved ones.