World Parkinson's Day

What is Parkinson's?

Parkinson’s is a neurological condition that affects the brain’s ability to produce dopamine – the chemical which helps us control movement.

It’s a type of progressive condition – meaning symptoms appear gradually and slowly get worse, as the brain becomes increasingly damaged over time.

The condition is life-altering, but not life-threatening – while some advanced symptoms may make you more vulnerable to infection, for most people Parkinson’s will not significantly reduce life expectancy.

Symptoms of Parkinson's

The two main groups of symptoms are “motor” symptoms affecting movement – such as tremor (shaking), muscle rigidity and slowness of movement – and “non-motor” symptoms like pain, anxiety and depression.

Find out more about symptoms of Parkinson's

Causes of Parkinson's

We don’t yet know for sure what causes Parkinson’s – it’s most likely a combination of our genetics and environmental factors. The specifics around which genes are definitely involved and what all of the potential environmental factors are remain unknown.

Find out more about the causes of Parkinson's

Treatment

There is no cure for Parkinson’s, but quality of life can be improved with various medications, surgery and lifestyle choices.

Find out more about treatment for Parkinson's

How Nottingham on Call can help

At Nottingham on Call we offer a range of different support packages and equipment that can really help you to live independent in your own home and support you with some of the symptoms you might experience if you or a loved one have Parkinson's

We also have our mobile care alarm that can provide you with peace of mind if you're out and about.

You can also read our past blog - Newly diagnosed with Parkinson's

Get in touch with us today using our contact form or call us on 0115 746 9101 to speak to a member of our team to find out more about the support we can offer you.