Fact sheet – Medications and treatments for Parkinson’s
Medications are the mainstay of Parkinson’s treatment and help manage a wide range of symptoms. This fact sheet provides an overview of the key medications used in Parkinson’s and how they work. It includes: Common Parkinson’s medications and what they do Levodopa and dopamine agonists Managing on-off fluctuations and wearing off Side effects and how […]
Fact sheet – Deep brain stimulation (DBS)
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgical treatment that can help manage certain symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. This fact sheet explains what DBS involves, how it works, and who might benefit from it. Inside, you’ll find information on: How DBS surgery is performed Which Parkinson’s symptoms DBS may help Benefits and limitations of DBS Risks […]
What therapy is right for you?
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to Parkinson’s.
Fact sheet – Medical cannabis and Parkinson’s
There is growing interest in the potential use of medical cannabis to relieve symptoms of Parkinson’s.