{"id":3386,"date":"2017-01-06T11:00:47","date_gmt":"2017-01-06T16:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/multi.nycnewsnetwork.com\/nyforseniors\/?p=3386"},"modified":"2017-01-03T13:27:27","modified_gmt":"2017-01-03T18:27:27","slug":"what-are-the-early-symptoms-of-parkinsons-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/nyforseniors\/what-are-the-early-symptoms-of-parkinsons-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the Early Symptoms of Parkinson\u2019s Disease?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Parkinson\u2019s disease is a progressive degenerative disorder of the nervous system, caused by gradual loss of function in the parts of the brain that control movement. Early symptoms of Parkinson\u2019s disease include tremor of the hands, face, or limbs, stiffness in the arms, legs, and torso, and difficulty initiating voluntary movement. Other early symptoms may include smaller handwriting, stooping or poor posture, and a shuffling walk, and a consistently \u201cserious,\u201d \u201csad, or angry\u201d facial expression, regardless of the person\u2019s actual mood.<\/p>\n<p>Parkinson\u2019s usually affects people over the age of 50. For most people who develop Parkinson\u2019s, early symptoms are subtle, appear gradually over time, and progress in stages. In some people, however, symptoms progress much more quickly, leading to a more sudden loss of ability.<\/p>\n<p>As the primary symptoms of Parkinson\u2019s become more pronounced, affected individuals often have more difficulty walking, talking, and completing everyday tasks. Walking often becomes problematic as balance, posture, and coordination are compromised, and a characteristic shuffling gait develops, making falls more likely. Talking sometimes becomes difficult for people with Parkinson\u2019s as the disease progresses; many Parkinson\u2019s sufferers speak in a very soft voice, have trouble modulating their tone, and may struggle to find the right words to express themselves. Bathing, dressing, and other activities of daily living become more difficult as coordination deteriorates and voluntary movement gets harder. People with Parkinson\u2019s may experience trouble eating, as a lack of control over the muscles that govern chewing and swallowing make mealtimes more of a challenge.<\/p>\n<p>Because of the progressive nature of Parkinson\u2019s disease, it\u2019s important to stay vigilant at the first onset of symptoms. Although it\u2019s impossible to predict how quickly symptoms will get worse, since disease progress varies from person to person, it\u2019s vital to pursue treatment and coordinate assistance for affected individuals as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<p><em>Content provided by Edison Home Health Care. Their team of trusted advisors is happy to assist you or any loved one who seek appropriate care for Parkinson problems. Have questions? Give them a call at 888-311-1142, or <a href=\"http:\/\/77.104.152.114\/~edisonhh\/contact\">fill out a contact form.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edisonhhc.com\/what-are-the-early-symptoms-of-parkinsons-disease\/\"><em>Find the original article here.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/10\/Edison-logo.png\" alt=\"edison-logo\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Parkinson\u2019s disease is a progressive degenerative disorder of the nervous system, caused by gradual loss of function in the parts of the brain that control movement. Early symptoms of Parkinson\u2019s disease include tremor of the hands, face, or limbs, stiffness in the arms, legs, and torso, and difficulty initiating voluntary movement. 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