How quickly does Parkinson’s advance?
Many years can pass by before symptoms progress to become debilitating. While each patient’s progression is different, usually after around 10 years there is at least one major symptom affecting daily tasks, mobility, or communication.
UNDERSTANDING THE FIVE STAGES OF PARKINSON’S
STAGE ONE:The earliest stage of Parkinson’s, the person experiences “a mild tremor and motor symptoms which typically appear on just one side of the body”.
Changes in walking, facial expression and posture may be noticed but will not impact day-to-day life. Symptoms may be so mild that it can be hard to diagnose the condition.
STAGE TWO:The progression from stage one to stage two can take months or even years. Symptoms will begin to get worse, with “tremor, rigidity and other movement symptoms now starting to affect both sides of the body”.
It is still possible to live alone, but daily tasks become more difficult and take longer to complete and changes in speech – such as a softer voice or slurring – begin to occur.
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Official Website: https://tinyurl.com/Parkinsons-12-Steps.
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