Seniors Blue Book - Greater Pittsburgh Area

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RESOURCES FOR AGING WELL

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PD is the fastest growing neurological disorder. It progresses over time, hindering a person’s independence through increasing complications, and impacts the loved ones of people with Parkinson’s as well. It is a disease of the central nervous system that touches almost every aspect of daily living, including: movement, mood, speech, eating and drinking, sleep, and cognitive changes and progresses over time. Following are the 10 early warning signs of Parkinson’s Disease: • Tremor or Shaking • Small Handwriting • Loss of smell

• Trouble Sleeping • Trouble Moving or Walking • Constipation • A Soft or Low Voice • Masked Face • Dizziness or Fainting • Stooped or Hunched Over We advocate for our members and educate our community about PD. It is through the generosity of our community that we are able to provide quality programs and services to the local community.

COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES

10 Early Warning Signs of Parkinson’s Disease

Editor’s Note: For more information about PD and the Foundation, please call 412.837.2542 or email info@pfwpa.org.

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