What is Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson's disease is a progressive nervous system disorder that affects how the person moves, including how they speak and write.

• Parkinson's disease belongs to a group of conditions called movement disorders. Movement disorders describe a variety of abnormal body movements that have a neurological basis
• Symptoms start gradually, sometimes starting with a barely noticeable tremor in just one hand. Tremors are common, but the disorder also causes stiffness or slowing of movement