Millions of Brits can't name one early symptom of Parkinson's disease, experts warn

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TWO Brits are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease every hour. But just how many of us know much about the debilitating condition? Not very many, experts have warned. In fact, half of us can…

, lots of people are confused around how handwriting, daily tasks and mental health are affected by Parkinson's.In fact, this is quite common.

It’s an important symptom to spot in the early stages and could be vital in ensuring your loved one is diagnosed as early as possible.At home care provider Cera also found that nearly two-thirds of people think that even in the early stages, day-to-day tasks are impossible.Early on, most tasks aren't affected that much - it's a progressive disease. And even by stage 4, many are still able to live independently.

"Handwriting getting smaller is very common, but it’s often missed by family members who don’t know what to look out for. “April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and all the world celebrates World Parkinson’s Day on 11 April.

 

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