About Parkinson’s disease

- Parkinson’s is a chronic degenerative neurological disease caused by a loss of dopamine-producing cells in the brain. Currently there is no cure for Parkinson’s disease.

- Most common symptoms are: tremor (shaking); slowness in movements, muscle stiffness and problems with balance.

- Other symptoms may also occur such as fatigue, difficulties with speech, writing, sleep disorders, loss of sense of smell, depression and cognitive changes.

- Parkinson’s will worsen over time; each person with Parkinson’s is unique and may experience different symptoms.

- Most people manage their symptoms through medication and lifestyle changes.

- Other interventions such as exercise programs and speech therapy can also help.

Source: Parkinson Canada