PD Facts
SPEAK OUT! Program
Famous People with PD
PD Research
100
At what age do most people with Parkinson's Disease get diagnosed.
60 years or older with an estimated 5-10% being diagnosed before the age of 50
100
How often should you do your daily home exercise practice?
I should do my home exercise program once a day.
100
This actor, famous for Back to the Future, was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease at the age of 29 in 1991.
Who is Michael J. Fox?
100
This brain chemical is depleted in Parkinson’s disease and is the target of many treatments.
What is Dopamine?
200
What are some common way to manage symptoms from Parkinson's Disease?
Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease can be managed through Treatments like medications, lifestyle changes, exercise and in some cases, surgery.
200
The old SPEAKOUT! Workbook we are working out of this semester.
What is A Year of Intent?
200
As the first female Attorney General of the United States, this woman was a champion of social change during a difficult political environment. She was diagnosed in 1995, just two years into her 8 year service.
Who is Janet Reno?
200
These environmental risk factors are thought to impact the development of PD
Head Injury, Area of Residence, Occupation, Exposure to Metals, Solvents and Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs),
300
Following which disease, Parkinson's Disease is the second-most common neurodegenerative disorder in the United States
What is Alzheimer's Disease?
300
The new SPEAKOUT! work booklet consists of this many levels.
The new SPEAKOUT! work booklet consists of three levels with 4 lessons in each level.
300
This famous singer known as "The First Lady of Rock" and famous for songs like "Long, Long Time" and "Different Drum" was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in 2012.
Who is Linda Ronstadt?
300
This medication is considered the gold standard treatment for Parkinson’s symptoms
What is Levadopa?
400
How many people in the United States are diagnosed with Parkinson's each year?
Nearly 90,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with Parkinson's each year.
400
The SPEAKOUT! therapy program consists of how many steps.
The SPEAKOUT! program consists of 7 steps.
400
This actor, best known for playing Hawkeye Pierce in the television series M*A*S*H* was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in 2015.
Who is Alan Alda?
400
This advanced therapy uses implanted electrodes to regulate abnormal brain activity and is often used when medications are no longer effective.
What is Deep Brain Stimulation?
500
What is the neurochemistry associated with Parkinson's Disease?
The main findings in people with PD is loss of dopaminergic neurons, which regulate movement and play a key role in PD progression, in an area known as the substantia nigra.
500
The SPEAKOUT! Home Practice Sessions are live at this time.
The SPEAKOUT! Home Practice Sessions are live Monday-Friday at 10 am CST or 8 am PST.
500
Known as "The Greatest", this famous American Boxer and social activist, was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in 1984.
Who is Muhammad Ali?
500
Researchers often test new Parkinson’s treatments in these carefully controlled studies involving people.
What are clinical trials?