
World Parkinson's Day is an opportunity to boost awareness about Parkinson’s disease and to show support for those affected. On this day - the birthday of Dr James Parkinson, who was the first to describe the disease - Parkinson's organisations around the world organise events to raise awareness of PD and the needs of people with this disease.
Parkinson's disease affects around 80,000 Australians but no 2 people will have exactly the same symptoms or experience. Get your questions answered about Parkinson's disease.
For lots more on Parkinson's disease see the myDr Parkinson's disease topic page.
Last Reviewed: 08 April 2011