Understanding Parkinson’s Disease
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month. Did you know there are approximately 1.5 million Americans living with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) and nearly 60,000 new diagnoses each year? The disease usually affects people between the ages of 50-65, but 15% of those diagnosed are under the age of 50. PD occurs when there is a decrease in the production of dopamine. Dopamine…