My bold wall by https://padlet.com/olivia_temby/qc5pbvd73hby Made with a creative frenzy en-us 2019-02-20 21:44:05 UTC 2019-02-22 00:32:56 UTC hello@padlet.com What is Parkinson's? Why is it a neurodegenerative disease? olivia_temby https://padlet.com/olivia_temby/qc5pbvd73hby/wish/333407451 Parkinson's is a progressive disease that affects the dopamine producing neurotransmitters and affects your movement. A neurodegenerative disease is an incurable disease that affects neurons in the brain. Parkinson's is a neurodegenerative as it affects neurons and nerve cells in the brain. ]]> 2019-02-20 21:47:44 UTC https://padlet.com/olivia_temby/qc5pbvd73hby/wish/333407451 Outline the prevalence of Parkinson's disease in Australia, who tends to be most affected? olivia_temby https://padlet.com/olivia_temby/qc5pbvd73hby/wish/333408709 Parkinson's is the second most common neurological disease in Australia, 32 Australians are diagnosed with the disease each day. The majority of people affected by this disease are over the age of 65. ]]> 2019-02-20 21:51:40 UTC https://padlet.com/olivia_temby/qc5pbvd73hby/wish/333408709 Two possible causes of Parkinson's olivia_temby https://padlet.com/olivia_temby/qc5pbvd73hby/wish/333409005 It can be spread through genes. It can also be brought on from environmental factors  through exposure to certain chemicals etc. ]]> 2019-02-20 21:52:35 UTC https://padlet.com/olivia_temby/qc5pbvd73hby/wish/333409005 Outline the role of the central nervous system and the neurotransmitters in this condition olivia_temby https://padlet.com/olivia_temby/qc5pbvd73hby/wish/333409440 Nerve cells, or neurons, are responsible for sending and receiving messages between the body and the brain. In this condition it effects the neurotransmitters and nerve cells causing the messages to be difficult to be interpreted and received by the brain. ]]> 2019-02-20 21:54:03 UTC https://padlet.com/olivia_temby/qc5pbvd73hby/wish/333409440 Describe each of the 4 key (motor) symptoms of this disorder as well as two non-motor symptoms olivia_temby https://padlet.com/olivia_temby/qc5pbvd73hby/wish/333409742 Motor Symptoms:
1. Tremors 
2. Postural Instability
3. Walking difficulties
4. Sleep problems

Non-motor Symptoms:
1. Mood disorders (depression, anxiety)
2. Hallucinations and delusions]]> 2019-02-20 21:55:14 UTC https://padlet.com/olivia_temby/qc5pbvd73hby/wish/333409742 How the psychological experience of motor symptoms can worsen or contribute to the development of non-motor symptoms olivia_temby https://padlet.com/olivia_temby/qc5pbvd73hby/wish/333410138 It is said that Parkinson's can begin with just stress or anxiety. Although they can be developed after the motor symptoms and stress with dealing with them. ]]> 2019-02-20 21:56:35 UTC https://padlet.com/olivia_temby/qc5pbvd73hby/wish/333410138 Discuss the prognosis and treatment options for sufferers of the disease olivia_temby https://padlet.com/olivia_temby/qc5pbvd73hby/wish/333410487 Parkinson's is incurable however there is medication that can help control your symptoms. For example medication that substitutes for dopamine to help with certain motor symptoms. Parkinson's is manageable (not fatal) but does usually worsen. ]]> 2019-02-20 21:58:04 UTC https://padlet.com/olivia_temby/qc5pbvd73hby/wish/333410487