What is the life expectancy for people with Parkinson’s?

April 3, 2021

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disorder of the nervous system. It affects a person’s movement and mental ability, with the symptoms getting worse over time.

Today, most people with Parkinson’s disease will live as long, or almost as long, as those without the disease. Medications and other treatments can help make the symptoms manageable and improve a person’s quality of life.

In this article, we discuss the life expectancy of someone with Parkinson’s, as well as the stages of the disease and the potential complications.

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