Daily Life
Some people with Parkinson's use weighted utensils or adaptive to help with this activity
What is eating (or writing)?
Parkinson's disease can be cured with medication
False. There is no cure but medications can help manage symptoms.
The creator of the loved cartoon character Snoopy
Who is Charles Schulz?
This British doctor first described Parkinson's disease in 1817
Who is Dr. James Parkinson?
The phenomenon where Parkinson’s patients temporarily regain normal movement under certain conditions, such as walking over a specific visual cue or in emergency situations
What is the kinesia paradoxa effect.
Because Parkinson's can cause difficulty swallowing, doctors recommend eating food with this type of texture
What is soft or moist food?
Parkinson's is contagious?
False. It is not caused by bacteria or a virus.
This Pope, who led the Catholic Church for more than 25 years, was diagnosed with Parkinson's later in life
Who is Pope John Paul II
This medication, often combined with carbidopa, is the most commonly prescribed treatment for Parkinsons
What is Levodopa?
Some Parkinson’s patients develop a compulsive urge to engage in activities like gambling or excessive shopping, a side effect linked to medications that increase what activity in the brain
What is dopamine activity?
Parkinson's can affect sleep, causing people to do this more at night
What is wake up frequently?
All people with Parkinson's experience the same symptoms
False - symptoms vary from person to person
This former US Supreme Court Chief Justice was diagnosed with Parkinson's while still on the bench
Who is William Rehnquist?
Patients taking Levodopa are often advised to avoid consuming large amounts of this nutrient at mealtime to prevent medication interference
What is protein?
Some people with Parkinson’s experience a painful condition called dystonia, which causes involuntary muscle contractions. This area is one of the most common affected by dystonia in Parkinson’s patients
What are the feet?
Doctors recommend that Parkinson's patients stay active and do these types of exercises to improve flexibility
What are stretching & balance exercises?
Parkinson's only affects older adults
False. It can also affect younger people, called Young Onset Parkinsons
This Scottich comedian and actor, famous for his role in "Mrs. Brown," was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2013
Who is Billy Connolly?
This imaging technique, sometimes used to differentiate Parkinson's from other movement disorders, measures dopamine activity in the brain
What is a DaTscan?
A rare but interesting symptom of Parkinson’s is called pisa syndrome, where the person’s body gradually tilts to one side. This condition is named after what famous landmark?
What is the leaning tower of Pisa?
Some people with Parkinson's speak in a soft, quiet voice due to hypophonia. Research shows this activity can help maintain a stronger voice
What is singing in the shower?
Micrographia is a condition that causes your handwriting to become very small
True
The first US Attorney General of the US who had Parkinsons
Who is Janet Reno?
This vitamin is sometimes recommended for patients on Levodopa to reduce side effects, though excesive amounts can interfere with the medication
What is Vitamin B6?
Some people with Parkinson’s disease experience a condition called "sialorrhea," which is an excessive accumulation of __________ due to impaired swallowing
What is saliva?