Parkinson's Disease and Alzheimers

Question 1

cause

Answer 1

• combination of genetic factors
• environmental influences
• build up of amyloid plaques

Question 2

symptoms

Answer 2

• short term memory loss
• confusion, irratability, aggresion
• mood swings
• difficulty with words
• long-term memory loss
• withdrawl from society (sense decline)

Question 3

treatment

Answer 3

• mental stimulation

- exercise

Question 4

deep brain stimulation

Answer 4

• involves implanting electrodes within certain areas of the brain
• generate abnormal impulses
• controlled by a pace maker device under the skin in the upper chest
• helps lessen the symptoms