Ep 1: What Is Parkinson’s Disease?

2022-09-06

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The World Health Organization reports that the number of people with Parkinson's disease has doubled over the past 25 years, estimating over 8.5 million individuals living with Parkinson's globally. (1)Parkinson’s is a degenerative condition which is often associated with tremors, imbalance and rigidity, but it affects every person differently. In this first episode of the Parkinson’s Disease Podcast, we’ll start with the basics: What is Parkinson’s Disease? Who is at risk of developing Parkinson’s? What are some early signs of the condition?

Parkinson’s is a degenerative condition which is often associated with tremors, imbalance and rigidity, but it affects every person differently.

In this first episode of the Parkinson’s Disease Podcast, we’ll start with the basics:

What is Parkinson’s Disease?
Who is at risk of developing Parkinson’s?
What are some early signs of the condition?

We’ll also hear what it’s like to live with Parkinson’s disease from those diagnosed.

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Resources

What is Parkinson’s?

Webinar on recognising the early signs of Parkinson’s - Parkinson’s Foundation
Other parkinsonion conditions - Parkinson’s Foundation
Genetic causes of Parkinson’s - Michael J Fox Foundation
Webinar on sleep disorders and acting out dreams - Michael J Fox Foundation

Terms Mentioned

Dopamine - WebMD
Tremor and Resting Tremor - Parkinson's Foundation
Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder - Mayo Clinic
Olfactory nerve - nerve relating to the sense of smell
Hoehn & Yahr staging - Parkinson's Foundation
Axial symptoms - these include symptoms such as walking disorders, posture disorders, and speech and swallowing disorders

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