Causes of Parkinson's disease

The biggest risk factor for Parkinson’s disease is age.  The first signs of this degenerative motor condition are usually found in people over 60.  Whether young or old, if you’re worried about developing the disease, scientific studies show that Parkinson’s is caused by a unique interplay of genetic and environmental... Read More

5 Stages of Parkinson’s Disease

Delving deeper into the previous topic, today we are exploring the 5 Stages of Parkinson’s disease. This scale was established in 1967 by Margaret Hoehn and Melvin Yahr as a way of assessing the progression of this neurological disorder, which primarily compromises motor skills over time. Although some patients might be familiar... Read More

Parkinson's Disease Treatment

As discussed in the previous blog, Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that affects coordination, balance, and movement. Newly diagnosed patients may have questions pertaining to lifestyle changes and treatment. Most individuals are diagnosed over the age of 60, and usually have the same average life expectancy as people without... Read More