Parkinson’s disease is defined as a, “progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects movement” (Huether & McCance, 2012). Parkinson’s can be further divided among two categories, which include primary and secondary. Primary Parkinson’s is more common among men and usually is seen to begin after 40 years of age with an increasing risk after 60 years of age. The cause of primary Parkinson’s is still unknown, but several genes have been identified as contributing factors in addition to environmental toxins. Basically, what occurs in these individuals with Parkinson’s is the destruction of the basal ganglia accompanied with the depletion of dopamine resulting in tremors, rigidity and a loss of control of body movement. On the other hand,
