What is Parkinson's?

What is Parkinson's?

Neal Hermanowicz (Director of the Movement Disorders Program) gives expert video advice on: What are some of the other names for Parkinson's?; Who is at most risk for getting Parkinson's? and more...

Parkinson's is a brain disease that affects certain types of brain cells. It doesn't affect the entire brain. It's somehow, for reasons we don't understand, it's causing an impact on certain types of brain cells that are largely involved with mobility. But it may have an impact on other parts of the brain as well.