04/13/2026
April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness and understanding of Parkinson’s Disease. 🌷
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that damages dopamine-producing neurons. Common symptoms include tremor, stiffness, slow movement and non-movement issues like depression or sleep issues.
According to the Parkinson's Foundation, here are 5 facts about Parkinson’s everyone should know:
1️⃣ Nearly 90,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with Parkinson’s each year.
2️⃣ Scientists believe a combination of environmental and genetic factors cause PD.
3️⃣ People with Parkinson’s experience both movement and non-movement related symptoms.
4️⃣ Symptoms can be managed through medications, lifestyle changes, exercise and in some cases, surgery.
5️⃣ Early-onset Parkinson’s disease occurs in people younger than 50 years of age.
At our clinic, we offer supportive care for patients with Parkinson’s with the goal of both slowing the progression of the disease and putting symptoms into remission as naturally as possible. Our approach focuses on supporting the body through targeted therapies, lifestyle strategies, and personalized care.
Learn more here:
https://mphealth.net/pages/parkinsons
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