Parkinson's Basics
The loss of this brain chemical is the main cause of Parkinson's disease
What is dopamine
This actor starred as Hawkeye Pierce in the hit TV series MASH
Who is Alan Alda
This is the biggest known risk factor for Parkinsons disease
What is aging?
Dysphagia, a common problem with Parkinson's patients, is what
What is trouble swallowing?
Due to slowed digestion, Parkinsons patients often struggle with this common gastrointestinal issue
What is constipation?
Parkinson's is classified as this type of neurological disorder
What is a movement disorder?
He was our 41st President of the United States
Who is George H W Bush?
While a family history of Parkinsons increases risk, only about this percentage of cases are inherited
What is 10-15%?
Many people with Parkinson's experience dizziness due to a drop in blood pressure upon standing, known as this condition
What is orthostatic hypotension?
To overcome freezing while walking, Parkinsons patients can use external cues such as stepping over a line or this auditory tool
What is a metronome?
A common early symptom of Parkinson's is the involuntary shaking, often in the hands
What is a tremor?
This singer had multiple hit songs spanning 5 decades including the popular "Sweet Caroline"
Who is Neil Diamond?
Studies suggest that drinking this popular caffeinated beverage may reduce Parkinsons risk
What is coffee?
People with Parkinson's often act out their dreams by talking, kicking or moving during sleep due to this disorder
What is REM sleep behavior disorder?
Because of balance and coordination challenges, Parkinsons patients are at an increased risk of these types of injuries
What are falls?
Many Parkinson's patients report losing this sense years before motor symptoms appear
What is smell?
This "Back to the Future" star was diagnosed with Parkinsons at the age of 29. He went on to start a foundation for Parkinsons research
Who is Michael J Fox?
Exposure to pesticides such as paraquat and industrial chemicals like trichloroethylene have been linked to an increased risk of Parkinsons.
True or False
What is true?
Parkinsons patients sometimes stop moving mid-step, as if their feet are glued to the floor, in a phenomenon called this
What is freezing?
Who is more likely to develop Parkinson's, men or women
What are men?
Muscle stiffness and resistance to movement in Parkinsons disease is called this
What is rigidity?
This legendary boxer and Olympic gold medalist battled Parkinson's for decades
Who is Muhammad Ali?
Many US Veterans who served in this war have a higher risk of developing Parkinson's due to Agent Orange exposure.
What is the Vietnam War?
A small percentage of Parkinsons patients experience hallucinations, seeing small people or animals that aren't there. This condition is known as what?
What is Parkinsons disease psychosis or PDP?
DBS is a treatment for Parkin's that involves placing small electrodes in this organ
What is the brain