Becoming a Neuropsychologist in South Africa | Neurodegenerative disease| Alzheimer’s| Parkinson's

Join me for a behind-the-scenes look into a typical day as a neuropsychology student at UCT! In this video, I chat a bit about neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Whether you’re curious about what it’s like to pursue neuropsychology or want to learn more about how these diseases affect the brain, this video offers insights into both the academic and practical sides of the journey. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more neuropsychology content!

00:00 Introduction
00:32 Asking what do y'all wanna see on this channel?
09:10 What my Wednesday looks like #observation
10:13 What observations mean
11:26 Chatting about my essay
12:10 Online definition of neurodegenerative disorders
14:15 My explanation of neurodegenerative diseases
15:24 Alzheimer's disease
16:13 Parkinson's disease
17:28 Causes of neurodegenerative disease
18:19 No cure
19:20 Summary of what neurodegenerative diseases
20:19 The role of a neuropsychologist in diagnosing dementias. Neuropsychologist often picks it up first.