Parkinson's Facts
This classic motor symptom involves a rhythmic shaking, usually starting in the hands.
What is tremor?
This Founding Father wrote the majority of the Federalist Papers. He served as the first Secretary of the Treasury under President George Washington, where he organized the National Bank, the monetary system, and the tax system. He is also the main character in a nationally acclaimed Broadway biographical musical.
Who is Alexander Hamilton?
In Spain and Latin America, people eat 12 of these at midnight on New Year’s Eve for good luck.
What are grapes?
This American pop band group, composed of members of the same family, was formed in Gary, Indiana, in 1964. Their songs "ABC" and "I Want You Back" are among the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Who is the Jackson 5 (the Jacksons)
This term describes slowness of movement, common in people with Parkinson’s.
What is bradykinesia?
Abraham Lincoln gave this short speech to dedicate a cemetery for soldiers who died at the Battle of Gettysburg. It is considered to be a profound statement of American ideals.
What is the Gettysburg Address?
This day in March is not for sandwiches. It honors a mathematical constant — and yet everyone just eats pie anyway.
What is Pi Day?
This song's undeniable groove focuses on a carefree ‘living in the moment’ philosophy. Its lyrics focus on remembering the good times of the past, specifically on the twenty-first night. It is topped off with a nonsensical ‘ba de ya’ phrase.
What is September?
This neurotransmitter is primarily deficient in Parkinson’s disease.
What is dopamine?
In 1823, this document warned European powers not to interfere in the affairs or colonization of the Western Hemisphere. It established the United States as a separate sphere of influence.
What is the Monroe Doctrine
In 2021, this holiday was declared a U.S. federal holiday, making it the newest official one.
What is Juneteenth?
This singer was the biggest solo artist of the 1970s with hits like "Tiny Dancer" and "Rocketman." They have an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award, making them one of the twenty-one individuals with this highly coveted and rare achievement in the entertainment industry.
Who is Elton John?
This brain structure, which helps control movement, is damaged in Parkinson’s.
What is the substantia nigra?
From 1931 to 1957, the Indiana General Assembly adopted this state flower. Its brightly colored flowers are native to North and South America, begin blooming in late spring, require full sun, and attract pollinators like butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.
What are Zinnias?
During Japan’s Christmas season, many families eat dinner from this fast-food restaurant due to a wildly successful ad campaign.
What is KFC?
In 1974, this Swedish Pop group won the Eurovision Song Contest, which became a global hit and launched their international career. This band had to obtain permission from a seafood company to use their name. Their name is comprised of the initial letters of the four members' names.
Who is ABBA?
There is no single definitive test for Parkinson’s, but this imaging test may rule out other disorders.
What is an MRI or DaTscan?
This event was the first major gathering advocating for women's rights in the United States by discussing the social, civil, and religious rights of women. It produced the Declaration of Sentiments, a foundational feminist document that asserted the equality of women and demanded various rights, including the right to vote.
What is the Seneca Falls Convention of 1848.
This unusual way of displaying a Christmas tree — often hung from the ceiling — actually dates back to medieval Eastern Europe as a symbol of the Holy Trinity.
What is hanging the Christmas tree upside down?
Cassette tapes outsold this analog audio format due to portability and recording ability. They were phased out of retail stores and car models in the late 1970s.
What are 8-tracks?