Need for Parkinson’s Disease support ‘crucial’ ahead of Seattle, Olympia awareness walks

About one million people are living with Parkinson’s Disease in the United States and 60,000 live in Washington state.

SEATTLE — Health advocates say Parkinson’s Disease is the fastest-growing neurological disorder.

Finding treatments and discovering a cure is “crucial,” according to the Northwest chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA).

Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that causes unintended or uncomfortable movements such as shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance or coordination.

About one million people live with Parkinson’s Disease in the United States and 60,000 live in Washington state. 

To hear from the APDA Northwest Chapter director and a

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