Parkinson's Disease Flashcards
1
Q
Age of onset
A
Over 60 years old.
some diagnosed when 40 or younger.
2
Q
Prevalence
A
Typically more man than women affected.
3
Q
Progression
A
The rate of progression is unique to each person.
4
Q
Cause
A
Dopamine producing cells die. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that helps regulate the body’s movements- less dopamine= brain has less control over movements.
5
Q
Symptoms
A
Rigidity
Resting Tremor
Postural Instability
Mood disorders
Sleeping disorders
Saliva control
Sweating
6
Q
Common Type of dysarthria
A
Hypotonic Dysarthria.
7
Q
Input of SLT
A
dysphagia
dysarthria
8
Q
Additional barriers to effective communication
A
Reduced facial expression Depressed Understanding of pragmatics Lack of coordination in hand function for grasping and coordination On/off periods of medication Tremor when using AAC etc.
