Famous People
This famous actor is now also known for bringing funding and attention to the disease of Parkinson's.
Who is Michael J Fox.
This is one of the top two non-motor symptoms, but lots of water and a fiber-rich diet can help!
What is constipation.
A newly FDA approved extended release form of carbidopa-levodopa.
What is Crexont.
All research points to this as a key way to slow the progression of PD and manage physical changes caused by PD.
What is exercise.
This term literally means "slow movement".
What is bradykinesia.
This MASH star was diagnosed with PD in 2015 and has became vocal about his diagnosis and the importance of staying active.
Who is Alan Alda.
This family of disorders can really impact your energy level...and maybe even the safety of yourself or anyone in your bed!
What are sleep disorders or what is REM sleep behavior disorder.
This treatment is irreversible and is now FDA approved for bilateral treatment.
What is Focused Ultrasound.
The MIND is one version of these that has positive outcomes for both PD and Alzheimer's disease.
What is diet or mediterranean diet
This symptom is actually a side effect of medication and results when there is a surplus of dopamine in your system.
What is dyskinesia.
This person was diagnosed with PD in 1984 at 42 years of age which may have been caused by repeated blows to the head.
Who is Muhammad Ali.
These symptoms are more common in women but can impact men as well. Sometimes they require medication or counseling.
What are anxiety or depression.
This subcutaneous pump provides a dopamine agonist to supplement your PD medication regimen.
What is Onapgo.
It's a part of life.....but managing this through things like yoga, meditation, or deep breathing can really help!
What is stress.
A physical therapist would refer to this as a "festinated gait."
What is shuffling your feet when walking.
This famous musician retired after his diagnosis in 2018 and is living the quiet life, perhaps "forever in blue jeans."
Who is Neil Diamond.
Hearing and vision are impacted by PD, but changes in this sense can precede a PD diagnosis by years.
What is smell.
This subcutaneous pump provides continuous carbidopa-levodopa and you can even give yourself a "bump" of dopamine once per hour.
What is Vyelev.
We need about 8 hours per day, but many people with PD struggle in this area.
What is sleep.
This term refers to a drop in blood pressure when you change position, for example, going from laying down to standing up.
What is orthostatic hypotension.
This musician was diagnosed in 2013 and the disease impacted her voice so significantly, she can no longer sing. One of her famous songs is "Blue Bayou".
Who is Linda Ronstadt.
This non-motor symptom can be improved by doing challenging tasks, such as learning a new language.
What is cognition.
This upgrade on a tried and true, but invasive, treatment has been made smarter and can adjust it's stimulation based on the users fluctuating needs.
What is adaptive deep brain stimulation.
Whether through family, friends, church, or your WONDERFUL RISE group....having this in your life make the good days better and the hard days more manageable!
What are: strong social connections and support.
This medical prefix indicates that it is something that is caused by age.
What is "presby-".