facts
what is the cause of Parkinson's?
it is unknown
how long have people talked about what Parkinson's disease is?
Since Ancient times, referred to in the ancient Indian medical system as "Kampavata" which means tremor.
how does Parkinson's affect the body?
shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with walking, balance, and coordination.
what is the mission of the Parkinson's voice project?
Name one famous person who has/had Parkinson's Disease
Muhammad Ali, George H.W Bush, Neil Diamond, Michael J. Fox
when was Parkinson's first discussed by Medical professionals?
1817
what part of the brain does Parkinson's affect?
Basal Ganglia
who founded the Parkinson's voice project?
Samantha Elandary
do people who have Parkinson's have all of the same Symptoms?
No, everyone has different symptoms
who wrote the first description of Parkinson's?
James Parkinson
what type of condition is Parkinson's? (what part of the body does it stem from)
Neurological Condition
How long is the SPEAK OUT program?
12 sessions
tremors, stiffness, slowing of movement
when was major research done about Parkinson's disease?
1817, and the 1960's
how does Parkinson's affect the brain?
affects messenger pathways that plan and control body movements
what is SPEAK OUT voice therapy?
"a therapy regimen tailored to people with Parkinson's disease to improve their voicing, and in turn, their swallowing"
what can help manage Parkinson's?
exercising
what was Parkinson's first called?
Shaking Palsy by James Parkinson
what neurotransmitter is affected by Parkinson's?
Dopamine pathways
what is the LOUD crowd?
"a maintenance program for patients who have completed the SPEAK OUT! program."