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?
Name 3 SPEAK OUT! voice exercises we do
Warm up (may, me, my, mo, mo), ahhh, glides, reading, conversation exerecises
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%?
Who is the founder of the Parkinsons Voice Project?
Samantha Elandary
Muscle stiffness and resistance to movement in Parkinsons disease is called this
What is rigidity?
This singer had multiple hit songs spanning 5 decades including the popular "Sweet Caroline"
Who is Neil Diamond?
A common early symptom of Parkinson's is the involuntary shaking, often in the hands
What is a tremor?
Where is the Parkinson's Voice Project based out of?
Richardson, Texas
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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?
Many Parkinson's patients report losing this sense years before motor symptoms appear
What is smell?
How often should you do your voice exercises?
Daily!
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This legendary boxer and Olympic gold medalist battled Parkinson's for decades
Who is Muhammad Ali?
Parkinsons patients sometimes stop moving mid-step, as if their feet are glued to the floor, in a phenomenon called this
What is freezing?
To speak with purpose!