Treatment

Who and how you choose to treat your Parkinson's are likely to be some of the most important healthcare decisions you will make.


Although there is no cure for Parkinson's disease at this time, the medications, surgical options, and complementary therapies used to treat PD symptoms are continually improving. Your physician and other healthcare professionals can help you determine the best treatment plan for your particular symptoms.

Medication

Learn about the medications that can help control the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, as well as their potential side effects.

Surgery

Explore the option of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS); discover which symptoms it can address and how physicians identify good surgical candidates.

Physical Medicine (Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapists)

Utilizing highly specialized health professionals such as physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech and language pathologists can greatly enhance your quality of life.

Complementary & Alternative Medicine (CAM)

Discover the array of CAM therapies that help many manage their symptoms or medication side effects as well as sources you can depend on to report their benefits and risks.

I&R Center

Find more resources at the local level by contacting the APDA Information and Referral (I&R) Center closest to you to.

Also learn about upcoming educational and support programs in your area.

Your Stories

Joe Burger

Joe Diagnosed at 49

In February of 2007 my wife Debbie and I traveled to Thailand. We kne...

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