Abstract/Description
Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects 1% of the world population over the age of 65—anywhere from four to six million people (National Parkinson Foundation, 2010). Although most people identify PD as a movement disorder, cognitive deficits are also present. Poor performance on tasks such as set shifting, internal control of attention, and sequencing is commonly reported by PD patients (Stout & Johnson, 2005), as are visual and verbal memory impairments (Moody, Bookheimer, Vanek, & Knowlton, 2004). Visuospatial skills are also problematic, including depth perception, spatial orientation, and spatial organization (Bowen, Burns, Brady, & Yahr, 1972).
Recommended Citation
Rober, Ashley
(2012).
Deficits on the Clock Drawing Test in Parkinson’s Disease.
Undergraduate Review, 8, 60-65.
Available at: https://vc.bridgew.edu/undergrad_rev/vol8/iss1/12
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