Parkinson's Disease
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| While approximately 15 percent of Parkinson's patients are diagnosed before the age of 40, incidence increases with age. |
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| *1 million Americans suffer from Parkinson's disease |
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Up to 1 million Americans suffer from Parkinson's disease, which is a motor system disorder. It is both chronic, meaning it persists over a long period of time, and progressive, meaning its symptoms grow worse over time.* The cause is unknown, and although there is presently no cure, there are many treatment options such as medication, surgery, and therapy to manage the problematic symptoms.*
The MedicAlert service provides:
Body Worn ID and Membership Card: Each Emblem is, engraved with a Member's personal ID number, key medical facts, and the hotline to the 24-Hour Emergency Response Center. Members also receive a Member Card.
Family Notification Service: So you're not alone in an emergency.
Live 24-Hour Response Center: MedicAlert will relay key medical facts 24/7 to emergency personnel, so the Member receives faster and safer treatment, and avoids harmful or fatal reactions.
Secure Storage and Online Access: Set-up, review and maintenance of a Member's Personal Health Record (PHR), which may be securely accessed and updated online, by phone, fax or mail at any time.
Member Privacy: MedicAlert never shares or sells Member information.
| What is Parkinson's Disease? |
Parkinson's disease occurs when a group of cells that produce a chemical called dopamine begin to malfunction and eventually die. Dopamine transports signals to the parts of the brain that control muscle balance and movement. For unexplained reasons, these cells begin to die at a heightened rate and the amount of dopamine produced in the brain decreases. The four primary symptoms of Parkinson's disease include:
- tremor or trembling hands, arms, legs, jaw, and face
- rigidity or stiffness of the limbs and trunk
- slowness of movement
- postural instability or impaired balance and coordination
In an emergency situation, medical personnel often need to know your medical conditions, including Parkinson's disease,before treatment can begin. MedicAlert quickly relays your vital medical information to authorized emergency personnel, which helps to reduce medical errors.
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