Patient/caregiver was educated on signs and symptoms of Parkinson's Disease as follows: Nervous tissues, such as, brain and spinal cord, are composed of cells called neurons. These neurons are interconnected, and they communicate with each other through release of some chemicals called neurotransmitters. Parkinson’s disease involves damage to the various nerve cells in the brain producing chemicals, such as, dopamine, acetylcholine, and serotonin. Appropriate levels of and proper balance between the chemicals dopamine and acetylcholine [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on pathophysiology of Parkinson's Disease as follows: Parkinson's disease is a progressive disorder affecting the nervous system of an individual. Nervous tissues, such as, brain and spinal cord, are composed of cells called neurons. These neurons are interconnected, and they communicate with each other through release of some chemicals called neurotransmitters. A proper balance between the levels of these chemicals is needed for normal function of the brain, helping to execute safe [...]