Parkinson's Parkinson's Support Resources and Community 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research was established in which year?
- 1991
- 1998
- 2000 (Correct answer)
- 2006
Correct answer: 2000
The Michael J. Fox Foundation was established in 2000 after Michael J. Fox publicly disclosed his Parkinson's diagnosis and committed to accelerating a cure.
Question 2: Which organization sponsors the annual 'Moving Day' fundraising walks held in cities across the United States to raise awareness for Parkinson's disease?
- Davis Phinney Foundation
- American Parkinson Disease Association
- Michael J. Fox Foundation
- Parkinson's Foundation (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Parkinson's Foundation
The Parkinson's Foundation organizes Moving Day walks nationwide each year to raise funds and increase public awareness of Parkinson's disease.
Question 3: The Parkinson's Foundation Helpline (1-800-4PD-INFO) primarily provides which service to callers?
- Emergency medical advice and triage
- Free referrals to neurologists and support resources via trained staff (Correct answer)
- Direct medication dispensing programs
- Legal representation for disability claims
Correct answer: Free referrals to neurologists and support resources via trained staff
The helpline connects callers with Parkinson's nurses and social workers who provide free information, referrals, and emotional support at no cost.
Question 4: What does the Parkinson's Foundation's 'Centers of Excellence' designation signify for a medical institution?
- The hospital performs the highest number of DBS surgeries nationally
- It holds active NIH research grants for dopamine studies
- It meets high standards for comprehensive, specialized, multidisciplinary Parkinson's care (Correct answer)
- It offers free medications and clinical trials to all enrolled patients
Correct answer: It meets high standards for comprehensive, specialized, multidisciplinary Parkinson's care
Centers of Excellence are institutions recognized by the Parkinson's Foundation for meeting rigorous standards in providing expert, team-based Parkinson's care.
Question 5: The Davis Phinney Foundation's flagship resource, 'Every Victory Counts,' focuses primarily on which aspect of Parkinson's disease?
- Surgical advancements in deep brain stimulation techniques
- Wellness, quality of life, and living well with Parkinson's today (Correct answer)
- Genetic testing and hereditary counseling programs
- Emergency financial assistance for low-income PD patients
Correct answer: Wellness, quality of life, and living well with Parkinson's today
'Every Victory Counts' is a comprehensive wellness manual and educational program that empowers people with PD to optimize their health and daily living now.
Question 6: Which federal institute within the National Institutes of Health (NIH) serves as the primary funder of Parkinson's disease research in the United States?
- National Institute on Aging (NIA)
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) (Correct answer)
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Correct answer: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
NINDS is the lead NIH institute for Parkinson's research funding, supporting biomarker studies, drug trials, and investigations into disease mechanisms.
Question 7: Which free online tool provided by the Michael J. Fox Foundation matches individuals with Parkinson's disease to clinical research studies for which they may be eligible?
- PD Match Portal
- Fox Trial Finder (Correct answer)
- Parkinson's Connect
- Trial Tracker Pro
Correct answer: Fox Trial Finder
Fox Trial Finder is a free online matching platform that connects individuals with Parkinson's disease, caregivers, and healthy volunteers to appropriate clinical research studies.
Parkinson's Parkinson's Support Resources and Community 1
The Michael J.
Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research was established in which year?