My family member was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's. On the Parkinson Québec website, find the main definition of Parkinson's disease. Describe its chronic and progressive nature, how it affects body movements, and list the general types of motor and non-motor symptoms mentioned.
Navigate to the Parkinson Québec homepage (parkinsonquebec.ca). Click the 'Toggle navigation button' to open the main menu. Click on the 'Maladie' dropdown. Click on the 'Qu’est-ce que la maladie?' dropdown. Click on the 'Définition' link. Scroll down the page to view the full definition. Extract the description of Parkinson's disease, including its chronic and progressive nature, its effect on body movements, and the general types of motor and non-motor symptoms.
Successfully navigate to the 'Définition' page. State that Parkinson's disease is a chronic and progressive illness, meaning symptoms appear and worsen slowly over time. Mention that affected individuals gradually lose the ability to control body movements. List the two main categories of symptoms: motor symptoms (e.g., slow movements, tremors, rigidity, postural issues) and non-motor symptoms (e.g., fatigue, sleep disorders, pain, urinary issues, speech issues, sexual issues, cognitive/dementia issues).