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may be associated with the condition itself, or be a side effect of anti-Parkinson’s medications
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Slowness of movement
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Neuronal degeneration causes uncontrolled movements, loss of cognitive function, and emotional volatility
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Reduced scaling of movements, affecting motor activities such as balance, co-ordination, speech, swallowing, handwriting, and facial expression.
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A chronic, progressing neurological condition resulting from the progressive degeneration and death of dopamine-producing neurons in the substantia nigra, located within the basal ganglia
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Affects 1/2 of patients with Parkinson's Disease
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1/3 of patients dementia is mild to moderate and only occurs in the later stages of Parkinson’s.
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Loss of movement
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stiffness felt as a constant resistance or increased tone when passively moving the limb.
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Preferred medication to control the major symptoms of Parkinson's Disease
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Increased _________ in the basal ganglia is believed to cause Huntington’s Disease
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__________helps maintain and improve mobility and strength in patients with Parkinson's.
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Medical _________ and neurological tests are conducted to diagnose Parkinson's Disease
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Patients will Parkinson's Disease often have reduced _______ expressions and minimal hand gestures.
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Average age of onset for Parkinson's Disease
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_________ strategies such as lists and calendars may be helpful for patients with Parkinson's
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A type of tic that produces a sound
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Eye blinking and shoulder shrugging are types of ______ tics
