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Overview
Parkinson's disease is a disorder that affects the brain. It typically occurs in old age and limits the person's ability to move. The exact cause is unknown. Although there is currently no cure, there are effective treatments that can relieve the symptoms. Parkinson’s disease is mainly treated with medication. It usually progresses slowly ... more...
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Other than medication, the main elements of treatment for Parkinson’s disease are exercises and speech therapy. Many people with Parkinson’s do exercises or sports – either to prevent muscle stiffness and restrictions in movement, or to improve their ability to move. The aim of these measures (occupational therapy) is to maintain ... more...
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(PantherMedia / Ocskay Bence Mor) In the early stages of Parkinson's disease, many people lead an independent and active life. The symptoms and worries about the future can still be hard to cope with, though. more...
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Glossary
Parkinson’s or, more precisely, Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a slowly progressive disease damaging the nerve cells. It is named after the English doctor James Parkinson, who first described it. more...
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Research summaries
People with Parkinson's disease can improve their ability to move and their coordination by doing exercise. Regular exercise can help to cope better with everyday activities. Parkinson's damages brain cells that produce the hormone dopamine. One of dopamine's tasks is to send electrical signals along the nerves from the brain to the muscles ... more...
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Medication can relieve the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. This type of treatment is very individual and has to be adjusted frequently. more...
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Real-life stories
After the diagnosis it was very important for me to know that people close to me were still by my side. That nobody wanted to leave me and that I could keep my job. That gave me a sense of security. And that security formed the basis of adjusting to a life with Parkinson's. more...
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Real-life stories
Being diagnosed with Parkinson's was a relief for me. Finally I could get proper help. And it confirmed that I wasn't imagining things. Lots of people accuse you of that if there's no clear cause of your symptoms. more...
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Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson's disease is a disease of the nervous system. It typically occurs in old age and reduces the person's ability to move. Parkinson’s usually progresses slowly and can be treated effectively for a long time. Read about the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options and everyday life with this condition. more...
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Real-life stories
Over time I found it important to stop asking 'Why me?' and rediscover the little beautiful things in life, find a new purpose and to keep readjusting my activities to what I could manage. more...
