Parkinson's Disease

What Is Known About Parkinson's Disease
Healthy Steps: Parkinson's Disease—First Steps
Healthy Steps: Parkinson's Disease—Full Program
Preventing Parkinson's Disease

The first signs of something wrong might be as simple as a trembling noticed in your hand, or perhaps a feeling of weakness or stiffness affecting one body part. You might notice that your balance just isn’t what it used to be. Or your loved one might notice, wondering if you’ve had too little sleep or perhaps too much to drink. The symptoms usually start past the age of 50, when we all notice a few deficits compared to our youthful vigor, so people usually have several symptoms before they present to a physician for diagnosis.