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Could It Be Parkinson’s?<\/h2>\n

Diagnosing Parkinson’s disease (PD) is complicated. PD is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects dopamine-producing neurons in the brain. Symptoms generally develop slowly over years, and the progression of symptoms is often different from one person to another. Here are the 10 early signs of Parkinson’s:<\/p>\n

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Download our free printable guide on the signs of PD<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Contact Assisting Hands West Austin to learn more about our Parkinson’s care services at (512) 999-7379 or by using the chat box on this page.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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