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Parkinson's Disease is a slowly progressive neurodegenerative illness characterized by: tremor, stiffness (rigidity), slowness of movement (bradykinesia) and difficulty with balance (postural instability). The symptoms appear when there is not enough dopamine in the brain. Dopamine is a naturally occurring chemical (neurotransmitter) that allows nerve cells to transmit messages between each other and then to muscles to allow normal movement to take place. In Parkinson's Disease, for reasons not yet understood, many of these cells have died. The remaining cells cannot produce enough dopamine. Most drug therapy replaces dopamine in the brain.
UHN Resources
UHN Brochures and Pamphlets 
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Clinical Research at Morton & Gloria Shulman Movement Disorders Centre | |||
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Deep Brain Stimulation | |||
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Driving When You Have Parkinson's Disease | |||
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Krembil Neuroscience Centre | |||
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Morton & Gloria Shulman Movement Disorders Centre | |||
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Palliative Care Program for Parkinson Disease |
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Parkinson Society of Canada |
| A list of brochures for information on the disease. | |
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Ask NOAH about Parkinson's Disease |
| An exhaustive list with information and resources about the disease, complications and related concerns, as well as care and treatment. | |
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Parkinson's Disease Foundation |
| Provides a variety of patient-education brochures and pamphlets. | |
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Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research |
| Read to learn more about the disease and to find information for the newly diagnosed. |
