Neurorehabilitation

Neuro Progressive Disorders

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Neurodegenerative diseases are defined as hereditary and sporadic conditions which are characterized by progressive nervous system dysfunction. These disorders are often associated with atrophy of the affected Central nervous system or peripheral nervous system.

The symptoms of these disorders vary, but they share a common and gradual decline in a person’s cognitive abilities and memory resulting from a progressive loss of brain cells or brain cell function. This affects an individual’s ability to work, socialize and the loss of independence places a huge burden on family and caregivers. As our population ages, the number of people affected, and the cost of treatment is expected to rise dramatically.

An estimated 285,000 individuals in Ontario currently suffer from some form neurodegenerative disorder such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or Lou Gehrig’s disease, front temporal lobar degeneration, and vascular cognitive impairment.

Key words: Neurodegenerative | nervous system dysfunction | Central nervous system  | peripheral nervous system | brain cell |  Alzheimer’s disease | Lou Gehrig’s disease | front temporal lobar degeneration