Frequently Asked Questions On Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson's can be caused due to impairment or damage to neurons that are progressive in nature in a specific area of the brain known as the substantia nigra. The communication between the substantia nigra and basal ganglia is responsible for balanced muscle movement. A lack of this may lead to a lack of control over body movements.

No, Till date, there is no cure for Parkinson's disorder. However, treatment can be undertaken to reduce the symptoms that make living with the disease easier.

HPFY offers products like bedside rails, special utensils, canes, reaching aids, leg lifers etc. to help people with parkinso''s disease lead an independent life.

Some of the indications of parkinson’s disorder include:

• Older age at onset of symptoms (over the age of 75-80 years)
• Lack of tremor
• Early walking and balance problems with falls within the first year
• Early speech and swallowing problems
• Early onset of cognitive and memory difficulties 

Along with motor symptoms like tremors and slowness parkinson's disease is accompanied by fatigue, apathy, depression, sleep problems, memory problems and gait freezing.

Along with motor symptoms like tremors and slowness parkinson''s disease is accompanied by fatigue, apathy, depression, sleep problems, memory problems and gait freezing.