Ep 3: What Is Young-Onset Parkinson’s Disease?

2022-09-06

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Does Parkinson’s only affect older people? A common misconception is that Parkinson’s disease only affects people in the later stages of life, but that isn’t always the case. Young-Onset Parkinson’s disease refers to people who are diagnosed much earlier, sometimes in their 20’s or 30’s. In this episode, we hear from three people who are living with Young-Onset Parkinon’s disease about their experiences, and the impact on and adjustments to their careers, health decisions and family life after diagnosis. For more links and resources, visit our website at Heal...

Does Parkinson’s only affect older people?

A common misconception is that Parkinson’s disease only affects people in the later stages of life, but that isn’t always the case.

Young-Onset Parkinson’s disease refers to people who are diagnosed much earlier, sometimes in their 20’s or 30’s.

In this episode, we hear from three people who are living with Young-Onset Parkinon’s disease about their experiences, and the impact on and adjustments to their careers, health decisions and family life after diagnosis.

For more links and resources, visit our website at HealthUnmuted.com

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