Parkinson‘s disease & als

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Across Fairfield County

Parkinson’s Disease & Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) are both progressive neurodegenerative diseases that can affect a person’s motor skills but do so in different ways. ALS attacks motor neurons within the nervous system, while Parkinson’s results from the lack of neurons within the brain.

Leading up to a diagnosis, individuals may experience symptoms or early signs of Parkinson’s Disease, such as noticeable tremors in one hand, slow movement, or loss of balance. Other early-stage symptoms that have been reported include stiffness in arms while walking, slurred or softer speech, inability to show facial expressions, and swallowing issues.