 [ Symptoms ] my father is suffering from parkison how can be my father treated is this parkison pass on from father to daughter [ Disease ] i am sorry to hear your father is suffering from parkinson is disease and want to reassure you it is not contagious in the sense it cannot be passed from one person to another by physical contact it is perfectly ok to touch and hug your dad parkinson is disease remains somewhat mysterious we do not know exactly what causes it it is possible the disease is passed from one generation to another genetically but that has not been proven parkinson is is usually treated with drugs there is no cure for this disease but it often can be slowed down with medication treatment is dependent on the individual patient home care is very important for parkinson is patients as well i encourage you to visit webmd is parkinson is community where you will find support from others who are coping with the disease or who are caregivers all my best to you and your father