Coping with Parkinson's

As many as one million North Americans suffer from Parkinson's Disease. While approximately 15% of Parkinson's patient's are diagnosed before the age of 40, incidence increases with age. The cause is unknown; and although there is no cure, there are many treatment options such as medication and surgery to help manage the symptoms.

Treating Parkinson's disease is not exclusively the doctor's job. There is much that an individual can do to stay as well as possible for as long as possible. Regular exercise, joining a support group and maintaining a healthy diet are some things that help ease the frustrations that many Parkinson's patients face on a daily basis.

Steve Becker will talk with experts and answer your questions 'live' as KSPS examines the symptoms, causes and treatments available for those dealing with Parkinson's.

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