PARKINSON'S AWARENESS MONTH
About Parkinson's Awareness Month
April is National Parkinson’s Awareness Month in the United States. In the United Kingdom Parkinson’s Awareness Week during the week of World Parkinson’s Disease Day, mid-month.
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a chronic and progressive movement disorder, meaning that symptoms continue and worsen over time. Nearly one million people in the US are living with Parkinson's disease. The cause is unknown, and although there is presently no cure, there are treatment options such as medication and surgery to manage its symptoms.
Primary motor signs of Parkinson’s disease include the following:
Tremor of the hands, arms, legs, jaw and face
Bradykinesia or slowness of movement
Rigidity or stiffness of the limbs and trunk
Postural instability or impaired balance and coordination
The National Parkinson’s Helpline is: (800)457.6676 or by email info@pdf.org
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a chronic and progressive movement disorder, meaning that symptoms continue and worsen over time. Nearly one million people in the US are living with Parkinson's disease. The cause is unknown, and although there is presently no cure, there are treatment options such as medication and surgery to manage its symptoms.
Primary motor signs of Parkinson’s disease include the following:
Tremor of the hands, arms, legs, jaw and face
Bradykinesia or slowness of movement
Rigidity or stiffness of the limbs and trunk
Postural instability or impaired balance and coordination
The National Parkinson’s Helpline is: (800)457.6676 or by email info@pdf.org
PROMOTIONAL DETAILS
Event Sponsor:
Parkinson's Disease Foundation, Inc.
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5781_pubs_parkinson_qa_12.pdf
5781_pubs_diagnosis_parkinson_09.pdf
5781_pubs_facts_pd_2011.pdf
