Signs of Parkinson’s Disease to Watch For

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that is most commonly known for affecting movement. It primarily impacts dopaminergic, or dopamine-producing, neurons in a specific area of the brain known as the substantia nigra.

Typically, symptoms develop slowly over years and continue to worsen as the disease progresses. While the manifestation of symptoms tends to vary from patient to patient, individuals with Parkinson’s disease will likely experience a combination of cognitive impairments (how they think) and functional impairments (how they move) throughout the disease course.

Below, we provide a list of the most common signs of Parkinson’s disease, including both motor and non-motor symptoms.