Problem
Summarize the symptoms (i.e. manifestations) involved in the following neurodegenerative disorders:
• Parkinson's disease,
• Huntington's disease,
• Alzheimer's Disease
• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.
1) Describe the inherited and/ or acquired factors that contribute to these four neurodegenerative disorders.
2) What are the functional implications of these four neurodegenerative disorders? Be sure to talk about personal and psychosocial issues, and activities and participation.
3) What are current attitudes prevalent in our society about people with neurodegenerative disorders?
4) How have cultural products such as movies and literature contributed to attitudes about neurodegenerative disorders?