April is Parkinson's Awareness Month!

This month I want to give you some key points and facts about Parkinson’s.

First of all, Parkinson’s is a neurodegenerative disorder.  According to the Parkinson’s Foundation, around 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with PD (Parkinson’s Disease) each year.

Risks include but are not limited to age- risk increases as you age; family history; male sex; exposure to herbicides and pesticides.

Parkinson.org states that signs and symptoms can include slowness (bradykinesia), stiffness (rigidity), tremor and imbalance (postural instability).

Visit Parkinson.org for more information and how to get involved! We all can make a difference!