PD is a neurodegenerative disease that can affect the ability to perform common, daily activities.
There are an estimated 1 million Americans living with PD and more than 10 million people worldwide.
Although PD is associated with a wide range of symptoms, these symptoms are typically divided into those that affect movement (motor symptoms) and those that do not (non-motor symptoms). The most common motor symptoms of PD are tremor (a form of rhythmic shaking), stiffness or rigidity of the muscles, and slowness of movement (called bradykinesia). Common non-motor symptoms of PD include sleep problems, constipation, anxiety, depression, and fatigue, among others.
The tulip is the official symbol of Parkinson disease.
There are resources for you or your loved one who may have Parkinson disease. Learn more about PD by visiting the American Parkinson Disease Association: https://www.apdaparkinson.org/resources-support/download-publications/
There is also an active American Parkinson Disease Association WI group here: https://www.facebook.com/APDAWI