Parkinsons
What part of the body does Parkinson’s disease mainly affect?
The brain and nervous system — especially movement and coordination.
Where is the pharynx?
It’s the throat — the pathway that food and liquid travel through after leaving the mouth.
What are some common causes of swallowing problems (dysphagia)?
Stroke, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, head/neck cancer, and aging.
Dianne practices her SPEAK OUT! exercises for 18 minutes in the morning and 23 minutes in the evening. How many minutes total does she practice each day?
41
What type of doctor usually manages Parkinson’s disease?
A neurologist (sometimes a movement disorder specialist).
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What kind of specialist helps people with swallowing disorders?
A speech-language pathologist (SLP).
Nina goes to Rock Steady Boxing 3 days each week. Each class is 2 hour longs. How many total hours of exercise does she get in 4 weeks?
24 hours
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Besides doctors, what types of therapists often help people with Parkinson’s?
Speech-language pathologists (for voice/swallowing), physical therapists (for movement/balance), and occupational therapists (for daily activities).
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Why is good oral hygiene important for people with swallowing problems
Because bacteria in the mouth can travel to the lungs if food or liquid enters the airway, increasing the risk of pneumonia.
Tori, a speech therapist sees 5 patients with Parkinson’s on Monday and 7 on Wednesday. How many patients does she see in total on those two days?
11
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About how many people in the United States are living with Parkinson’s disease?
Nearly 1 million people.
What does the epiglottis do when you swallow?
It acts like a little flap that closes over the airway so food and liquid go down the right way (into the esophagus, not the lungs).
What is the risk if food or liquid “goes down the wrong pipe” into the airway (aspiration)?
It can lead to choking, lung infections, or pneumonia.
During a SPEAK OUT! session, Morgan shouts “INTENT” 12 times. In the next exercise, he shouts it 9 more times. How many times did he say “INTENT” altogether?
21
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At what age does Parkinson’s most often begin?
Usually after age 60, but it can sometimes start earlier (young-onset Parkinson’s).
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What are some warning signs of a swallowing disorder?
Coughing or choking while eating, wet/gurgly voice after drinking, taking a long time to eat, or feeling like food is stuck.
Before boxing class, a group of 6 people each walks 200 steps as a warm-up. How many total steps does the group walk?
1200
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