Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease

Questions and Answers

1. Could my father's hand tremor be Parkinson's disease?

   - Could my parent's hand tremor mean Parkinson's? It's possible the tremor is a sign of Parkinson's, but many other things can cause a hand tremor.
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2. How do I get Mom to see a doctor when she's in denial that she might have symptoms of Parkinson's disease?

   - Something is wrong with my mother, and I'm afraid it's Parkinson's disease. When she sits with her right leg crossed over her left, the right foot shakes. And she moves a lot more slowly when she's eating or getting dressed. However, she refuses to see a doctor about it. What can I do about this?
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3. What are antipsychotic drugs?

   - What are antipsychotic drugs? How do they treat psychosis? At what point are they usually prescribed?
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4. What can be done to ease quivering due to Parkinson's disease?

   - My husband's hands, and mouth quiver due to Parkinson's. What do you suggest?

Topics, Blog Posts, Articles, Checklists, and To-Do Lists

1. What Is Wearing-Off?

   Article - Wearing-off is when Parkinson's symptoms begin to reappear or become noticeably worse before it is time to take the next scheduled dose of medication. As wearing- off becomes more obvious, it may be harder to control the time when levodopa results in a good response ("on" time) and the time when there is a poor response to levodopa ("off" time)...

2. What Is Parkinson's Disease?

   Article - This guide to Parkinson's disease will help you understand a patient's diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment options.

3. Parkinson's Disease: A Guide to Mind and Mood

   Article - A guide to the cognitive and behavioral symptoms common in Parkinson's disease, and how they can be treated.

4. Memory Trouble? Don't Assume It's Alzheimer's

   Blog Post - Memory loss isn't always Alzheimer's: a review of types of memory loss