National Parkinson's Awareness Month

While celebrities such as Michael J. Fox have helped increase recognitions of Parkinson’s Disease, there remains a general lack of understanding about this disorder.  With an increase in the percent of the population having Parkinson’s, National Parkinson’s Awareness Month is dedicated to helping people understand this chronic & progressive illness.

Parkinson’s is a disorder of the central nervous system.  It affects nerve cells in the brain that send signals to control movement.  Progression of the disease varies by person and symptom’s may be mild or severe.  Most people associate trembling with a Parkinson’s sufferer.  Additional symptoms may include a lack of arm movement when walking, slow movement or freezing in place, monotone speech, and stiffness or rigidity of muscles in the limbs and neck.  As symptoms progress, the need for care-giving assistance increases.

The video below chronicles a Parkinson’s sufferer dealing with the disease.  We hope to have an update in the near future that will display how new treatment has made a huge difference in his live.  While there is no cure, early and ongoing treatment can help control and reduce the symptoms.  New procedures have shown incredible success in this regard.  As always, consult with your physician as quickly as possible if you or a loved one shows symptoms.


Bringing useful news to educate our clients is one more way that Home Helpers has been making life easier for over a decade.  Call us today at 704-909-7958.  And as always, you can find us on our website,  Facebook and Google+!