The World Health Organization reports that the number of people with Parkinson's disease has doubled over the past 25 years, estimating over 8.5 million individuals living with Parkinson's globally. (1)
A diagnosis brings questions, concerns and fears about what lies ahead. The Parkinson’s Disease podcast is a miniseries told by people living with Parkinson’s disease, their loved ones and health experts. We explore what causes Parkinson’s, how it’s diagnosed, and the treatments that are available.
And we discuss how caregivers and loved ones can cope with Parkinson's disease, too.
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The Parkinson's Disease Podcast is made possible with support from Altoida and LSVT Global.
References
(1) https://www.who.int/news/item/14-06-2022-launch-of-who-s-parkinson-disease-technical-brief
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