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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 meeting happens every Tuesday at 3:05 via Zoom and is run by Clinicians at the Robert L. Douglass Speech-Language Clinic at California State University, Los Angeles.
What is SOLA?
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
These types of cells have been used in cutting edge research to create new dopaminergic neurons to study PD, test potential treatments, and possibly replace lost neurons in the brain.
What are stem cells?
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 has how many lessons.
The old SPEAKOUT! workbook has 24 total lessons.
200
This group helps people with Parkinson's Disease and their families in Los Angeles get access to information, support, and activities they need to enhance wellness and an active and engaged life.
What is Parkinson's Community Los Angeles (PCLA)?
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
Ran though PCLA, this weekly support group for people with PD and their care partners/family members meets online on Tuesdays from 11-12.
What is the Weekly Tuesday Parkinson's Virtual Support Group run by PCLA?
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 treatment is a mainstay therapy in the treatment of PD and helps alleviate motor symptoms particularly in the early stages of the disease.
What is dopamine replacement therapy with Sinemet?
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.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY:
Name all seven steps of the SPEAKOUT therapy program.
400
This art exhibit features art by artists with Parkinson's Disease runs from April 5th through June 21st at the dnj Gallery and features many upcoming events like "Dancing through Parkinson's" and a movie screening of "Burt", a comedy about a street musician with PD.
What is Spontaneous Activity: A group show by artists with Parkinson's Disease at the dnj Gallery in Santa Monica?
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 protective biological response is designed to eliminate damaged cells and other harmful agents in nervous system tissue and has mounting evidence that suggests it plays a role in PD.
What is neuroinflammation?
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
This event occurring at the Hollywood Improv on Sunday April 27th at 3 PM is a comedy fundraiser for Parkinson's Disease.
What is Laughing Matters: A Comedy Fundraiser for Parkinson's?
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
These seven genes are the most commonly associated with Parkinson's Disease.
GBA, LRRK2, PRKN, SNCA, PINK1, PARK7, VPS35
10-15% of all people with PD had a genetic tie to Parkinson's