Neuroscience 2001 Abstract
| Presentation Number: | 23.34 |
|---|---|
| Abstract Title: | Parkinson's Disease 101:A model for educational outreach in your community. |
| Authors: |
Stevenson, B. M.*1
; Delaney, R. L.1
; Terry, L. M.2
; Johanson, I. B.1
1Dept Psychol, Florida Atlantic Univ, Boca Raton, FL 2College Liberal Arts, Florida Atlantic Univ, Davie, FL |
| Primary Theme and Topics |
Other - Teaching of Neuroscience |
| Session: |
23. Other: teaching of neuroscience Poster |
| Presentation Time: | Sunday, November 11, 2001 9:00 AM-10:00 AM |
| Location: | Exhibit Hall BBB-70 |
| Keywords: |
Parkinson's Disease 101 is a community neuroscience education program that was developed to help Parkinsonian's understand the basic neuroscience underlying PD, as well as the biological basis for the various surgical and drug treatments currently available. Parkinson's Disease 101 was modeled after a Brain Awareness program for local elementary schoolchildren that was developed by students in the Behavioral Neuroscience Club at FAU. Using many of the same activities and materials that we use to teach children, we have been able to bring neuroscience education to the adults in our community. Parkinson's Disease 101, an interactive hands-on program, has been presented to several local Parkinson's support groups in South Florida. During the presentation, the Parkinsonian's and their caregivers learn about the brain's anatomy and physiology and how it relates to PD. Treatments such as pallidotomy, deep-brain stimulation, stem cell transplants, and pharmaceutical agents are explained in relation to brain structures(e.g. basal ganglia, cerebellum) and neurotransmitters(e.g. dopamine). The etiology of the disease is also discussed through topics such as genetics, animal models of PD, and environmental toxins. In conclusion, Parkinson's Disease 101 has been extremely well received in our community. Many patients, even after having PD for 20 years or more, have thanked us and told us that now they finally understand their disease. We plan on using Parkinson's Disease 101 as a model to develop similar programs for other neurological disorders such as Stroke and Alzheimer's.
Supported by Sun-Sentinel Community Service Award & FAU Student Government
Sample Citation:
[Authors]. [Abstract Title]. Program No. XXX.XX. 2001 Neuroscience Meeting Planner. San Diego, CA: Society for Neuroscience, 2001. Online.
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