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Overview
Parkinson's disease is a disorder that affects the brain. It typically occurs in older age. Read about the symptoms, causes, outlook and treatment options. more...
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Parkinson's disease is a disorder that affects the brain. Find out how people can cope with the restrictions in everyday life and the psychological effects. more...
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Parkinson’s disease typically occurs in old age. Besides medication, the main treatments are exercises and speech therapy. 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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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...
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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 and the associated fears about the future can already take a psychological toll in the early stages. Some people experience mood swings and even symptoms of depression . Some withdraw, especially if the symptoms are visible to others, and they do not speak openly about their illness. 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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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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Research summaries
(PantherMedia / Robert Kneschke) 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. more...
