TULIPS
What does T stand for in TULIPS?
Time
I am a former heavyweight boxing champion.
Mohammed Ali
I am a neurotransmitter, whose levels drop because of Parkinson’s
Dopamine
Who is more likely to develop Parkinson's; Men or Women?
Men; 1.5 times more likely than women
What does the S stand for in TULIPS?
Support
I am a popular actor, I'm known for time traveling and kissing my mom
Michael J. Fox
Uncontrollable shaking or movements in hands
Tremors
How many American's are diagnoses with Parkinson's each year?
90,000
What does the U stand for in TULIPS?
Understanding
I am the creator of the beloved comic strip Peanuts.
Charles M. Schulz
What causes slowness of movement and changes speed of activity?
Bradykinesia
When swallowing becomes a problem a referral to this therapist is done.
Speech Therapy
What does the P stand for in TULIPS?
Pills on time
I am a popular singer and songwriter known for "Sweet Caroline".
Neil Diamond
what causes loss of Range of motion/flexibility, including facial expression?
Muscle Rigidity
Mainstay drug in the treatment of Parkinsons
Carbidopa Levodopa
What do the L and I stand for in TULIPS?
L- Life, Quality of
I- Increased Awareness
I was the lead vocalist for the heavy metal band Black Sabbath.
Ozzy Osborne
What is slowness of though processes?
Bradyphrenia; Studies show 60% of people with Parkinson's will have some level of cognitive deficits
What part of the brain does Parkinson's disease affect?
A neurodegenerative disorder that affects predominately the dopamine-producing (“dopaminergic”) neurons in a specific area of the brain called substantia nigra.