Relatable PD Facts
What percentage of people with PD experience reduced vocal loudness?
What is up to 90%?
This scientific term describes the shortest day of the year, which occurs in December.
What is the winter solstice?
This plant with red and green leaves is common at Christmas.
What is Poinsettia?
This is the one word we use to remind ourselves to speak with purpose.
What is Intent.
This type of activity (walking, boxing, dancing) is proven to improve PD symptoms.
What is Exercise.
What percentage of people with PD have swallowing changes at some point?
What is over 80%?
When cold air blows across warmer, open water (like the Great Lakes), it creates this type of heavy December snowfall.
What is lake effect snow.
During Hanukkah, people spin this four-sided top inscribed with Hebrew letters.
What is a dreidel.
The therapy that follows SPEAK OUT! is designed for maintenance.
What is the LOUD Crowd?
Doing this every day, even briefly, helps maintain a strong voice.
What is Practice.
What percentage of people with PD experience changes in facial expression (“masked face”)?
What is about 70%?
When the air is cold and the ground is warm, this low-lying cloud can form.
What is fog.
This classic Christmas plant is known for being green and prickly with red berries.
What is Holly.
Speaking with Intent helps overcome this common speech symptom in PD.
What is reduced loudness.
Drinking enough of this helps support overall movement and energy.
What is Water.
Many people with PD notice their handwriting becomes smaller over time.
What is this called?
What is micrographia?
Many places in December experience a mixture of rain and snow. What is this called?
What is sleet.
During Hanukkah, people fry foods like latkes in this.
What is oil.
The muscle group most responsible for loud, strong speech is found here.
What is the abdomen or core.
Studies show that people with PD who consistently keep track of when they take their medications tend to have better symptom control. What type of tool can help manage timing?
What is a medication schedule / pill timer / reminder system.
What percentage of people with PD report some difficulty with balance or feeling unsteady as the disease progresses?
What is over 60%?
December often brings icy sidewalks. What law of physics explains why people slip more on ice?
What is reduced friction?
This traditional Christmas drink is creamy, sweet, and often sprinkled with nutmeg.
What is Eggnog.
Name one everyday activity where Intent can help you be heard.
What is any of these: talking to family, calling for someone in another room, ordering food, phone calls, reading aloud.
This is what we call the ability to keep doing daily tasks independently.
What is functional strength.