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Well Known PWP
Symptoms
All About Parkinson's
Occupational Therapy
Random Facts
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who is Mohammed Ali
This Man was the subject of a bio pic starring Will Smith.
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What is the most common symptom of Parkinson's Disease?
Tremors!
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Parkinson's Disease is known to worsen over time. This type of disease is known as what?
A. progressive (neuro-degenerative)
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Should OT's be concerned about the cost of needs and services to individuals with Parkinson's Disease?
Always! The combined direct and indirect cost of Parkinson’s disease, including treatment, social security payments and lost income from inability to work, is estimated to be nearly $25 billion per year in the United States alone. Medication costs for an individual person with Parkinson’s average $2,500 a year, and therapeutic surgery can cost up to $100,000 per individual.
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Does Parkinson's Disease have a cure? If so, what is it?
Unfortunately, there is no current cure for Parkinson's Disease (it is chronic).
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who was HItler
a frustrated artist who rose to power in the 1930’s in Germany. Possibly the worst person in history.
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Bradykinesia is a common symptom of Parkinson's Disease. What does this mean (think back to Neuro!)
Slowness of movement (inability to perform rapid, alternating movements).
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Parkinson's Disease is more commonly found in males, or females?
Males.
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How do individuals with Parkinson's Disease receive services from OT?
Most likely, hospital stays and doctor referrals are how OT's become involved with an individual with Parkinson's disease. The individual with PD, as well as people involved in the individuals life, could also ask for a referral from the doctor for OT services.
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Can Parkinson's Disease be prevented?
Parkinson's Disease cannot be prevented. Research has shown that people who eat more fruits and vegetables, high-fiber foods, fish, omega-3 rich oils, and less red meat and dairy may have some protection against Parkinson's disease. Research is currently being studied as to why.
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With Parkinson's Disease, the brains ability to produce Dopamine is greatly affected. Why is Dopamine important in daily functional tasks?
Dopamine helps to control smooth muscle movement and coordination.
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Individuals with Parkinson's disease often have complications with walking. What is this called?
Gait!
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How is Parkinson's Disease diagnosed?
Observation. Physicians rely on a neurological examination and the individual’s descriptions of symptoms to determine whether an individual has Parkinson’s Disease.
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What are the top 3 areas that an OT takes part in, with assisting individuals with Parkinson's Disease?
Personal Care (grooming, etc), Work (adapting the environment), and Leisure (hobbies, etc).
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Does Parkinson's Disease only affect a specific age group? If so, what age?
Parkinson's Disease is more commonly found in the elderly population; however, in 1875, Henri Huchard had a patient that had all of the symptoms of Parkinson's Disease. This patient was only three years old. It is estimated that approximately 1.5 million Americans have Parkinson's disease. Men are slightly more likely to develop the disease than women, and approximately 60,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. Because the majority of people who get Parkinson's disease are over the age of 60, it has been (and continues to be) thought of as an "older person's" disease. Because of this, the disease is often overlooked in younger people, leading many to go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed for extended periods of time. In fact, about 10%-20% of those diagnosed with Parkinson's disease are under age 50, and about half of those are diagnosed before age 40.
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Parkinson's Disease belongs to a group of conditions called motor system disorders, what does this mean?
Motor system disorders are the result of the loss of dopamine-producing brain cells.
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Name the three types of tremors found with Parkinson's Disease.
Resting (at rest), postural (while holding a pose), action (while giving attention to a task).
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What is one "treatment" option for Parkinson's Disease, other than OT?
Although there is currently no cure for Parkinson’s, there are treatment options available such as medication and surgery to manage its symptoms. Levodopa is the most widely prescribed Parkinson’s medication, and people often take several other medications to manage the disease. Surgical options, such as deep brain stimulation, may help alleviate a person’s Parkinson’s symptoms if and when they stop responding favorably to medication. However, surgery is only effective for a small group of people with Parkinson’s and is only recommended if an individual meets specific criteria.
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Name two pieces of adaptive equipment that may be recommended to an individual with Parkinson's Disease.
Velcro fasteners are easier to use than zips and buttons, front-fastening bras are simpler than back-fastening bras, slip-on shoes are better than those with laces, large-handled knives, forks, and spoons are easier to grip than ordinary cutlery, grab rails fitted near your bed and in the bathroom can help patients stand and steady themselves.
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Is Parkinson's Disease genetic?
Many researchers think that Parkinson's disease may be caused by genetic factors combined with other external factors. The field of genetics is playing a great role in PD research, and scientists are continually working towards determining the cause or causes of PD.
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In Parkinson's Disease, neurons of the brain area known as the _______ (Latin for "black substance") are primarily affected.
Substantia Nigra
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"TRAP" stands for a way to remember the symptoms of Parkinson's Disease. Any guesses as to what each letter means?
TREMOR (involuntary trembling of the limbs), RIGIDITY (stiffness of the muscles), AKINESIA (lack of movement or slowness in initiating and maintaining movement), POSTURAL instability (bending or flexion of the body, associated with difficulty in balance and disturbances in gait)
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Do individuals die from Parkinson's Disease?
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disorder, and although it is not considered to be a fatal disease, symptoms do worsen over time and make life difficult. People with Parkinson’s experience a significantly decreased quality of life and are often unable to perform daily movement functions, such as getting out of bed unaided and driving. Most individuals are eventually forced to stop working due to the unavoidable progression of disabling symptoms. In some cases, people have died from Parkinson’s-related complications, such as pneumonia.
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This organization advises the government about which treatments work best, and states that everyone with Parkinson's Disease should be offered occupational therapy services. (NICE)
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
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Who first described Parkinson's Disease?
James Parkinson