---
url: 'https://www.healthinaging.org/a-z-topic/parkinsons-disease'
title: "Parkinson's Disease"
author:
  name: 'lauren kopchik'
  url: 'https://www.healthinaging.org/user/97'
date: '2018-10-31T20:33:55+00:00'
updated: '2026-09-30T20:07:28+00:00'
type: topic
summary: 'Parkinson’s disease is a disorder that affects the brain’s ability to control the way you move. Parkinson’s disease mainly affects older adults. Over one million adults in the U.S. have Parkinson’s disease.'
tags:
  - Health
published: true
---
 Parkinson’s disease changes how the brain controls movement. As it gets worse over time, it can also affect other parts of the brain.

[Basic Facts](/a-z-topic/parkinsons-disease/basic-facts)

[Causes](/a-z-topic/parkinsons-disease/causes)

[Symptoms](/a-z-topic/parkinsons-disease/symptoms)

[Diagnosis & Tests](/a-z-topic/parkinsons-disease/tests)

[Care & Treatment](/a-z-topic/parkinsons-disease/care-treatment)

[Lifestyle & Management](/a-z-topic/parkinsons-disease/lifestyle)