What is Parkinson’s- Parkinson’s is a disorder that develops slowly over time in the nervous system, eventually severely affecting individual’s mobility. The symptoms of Parkinson’s happen slowly over time and gradually will progress to more severe in the later stages. These symptoms are due to the death of the cells that produce dopamine. The symptoms of Parkinson’s are different for everyone and it is impossible to tell how quickly or what symptoms with appear.
Life Expectancy- The life expectancy of a person diagnosed with Parkinson’s is not decreased. This disease is classified as a chronic condition that will need ongoing care and treatment. Many people with this disorder lead an active life. As one grows older with the disease there is increased …show more content…
Parkinson’s was first written about in 1817 by a physician Dr. James Parkinson’s from England. Dr. Parkinson noted his findings in an essay called “An Essay on the shaking Palsy. The finding talked about the muscle spasms and diminished muscles movement while the senses and intelligence remain untouched. It was 40 years later Dr. Jean- Martin Charcot added the symptom of rigidity to the disease.
The Parkinson’s Tulip
On April 11th 2005 a red tulip was decided to be the known symbol of Parkinson’s disease. The tulip was first thought of in 1980 by a Dutch Horticulturalist that had Parkinson’s disease a
What are the symptoms of Parkinson’s?
What are some of the latest statistics for
Life Expectancy- The life expectancy of a person diagnosed with Parkinson’s is not decreased. This disease is classified as a chronic condition that will need ongoing care and treatment. Many people with this disorder lead an active life. As one grows older with the disease there is increased …show more content…
Parkinson’s was first written about in 1817 by a physician Dr. James Parkinson’s from England. Dr. Parkinson noted his findings in an essay called “An Essay on the shaking Palsy. The finding talked about the muscle spasms and diminished muscles movement while the senses and intelligence remain untouched. It was 40 years later Dr. Jean- Martin Charcot added the symptom of rigidity to the disease.
The Parkinson’s Tulip
On April 11th 2005 a red tulip was decided to be the known symbol of Parkinson’s disease. The tulip was first thought of in 1980 by a Dutch Horticulturalist that had Parkinson’s disease a
What are the symptoms of Parkinson’s?
What are some of the latest statistics for