PD Facts

Did you know…

• Parkinson’s is the second most common neurodegenerative condition after Alzheimer’s.
• 1 million people in the U.S. and 4-6 million around the world currently suffer from Parkinson’s.
• 50,000 people in the US are diagnosed each year.
• The first signs can be subtle and progress to tremor (shaking), difficulty with any movement, expression and speech.
• Today’s treatments can help with symptoms but do not slow or stop the disease. At present there is no cure.

Learn more online at www.parkinson.org