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A progressive deterioration of the neurological
functions |

Mainly affect the mobility, balance and muscle
coordination of the
patient |

Commonly seen at elderly who aged > 65,
but it is also seen in people who
aged between 40 to 60 |
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Insufficiency of neurotransmitters that are
responsible for transmitting message to the
muscles |

The cause is unknown, some are caused by medication. |
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Stiff-muscle, slow-movements, shaking of hands |

Commonly occurred at arms, but may also affect
the legs and mouth |
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People affected may result in inability to
perform activity of daily livings, e.g. bathing,
toileting,
changing clothes, get up to or get down from
the bed etc. |
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Can only be controlled by medication, surgery
or physiotherapy etc. |
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Unequivocal diagnosis of Parkinson’s
Disease by a Specialist in neurology that
it  cannot
be controlled with medication, and it shows
signs of progressive impairment. Besides,
it cause the inability of the person to perform
activities of daily living without assistance. |
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