Parkinson’s Related Disorders
RESOURCES FOR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS
Parkinson’s related disorders (PRD) are conditions that are similar to Parkinson’s disease (PD) but have different symptoms and treatments.
US Cases: 1.3 million
World Cases: millions
Sex Ratio: 1.2M/W
Age Onset: Age 65
Brain Area: basal ganglia.cortex.cerebellum
Symptoms: tremors,rigidity,slownesss
Progression: severe disabiltiy,dementia,full care
Therapies: tai chi,acupuncture
Medications: levodopa, dopamine agonists
YouTube Video: Parkinson and Other Movement Disorders
Amazon or Library book: Wolff-Parkinson’s (Kindle Only)
Support Groups:
parkinsons.org;Parkinsonson’s Disease Foundation, 1-800-473-4636;michaeljfox.org(Online)