A community partnership years in the making is studying the physical and cognitive effects to see how the air force can improve resources moving forward.

The condition affects adults primarily older than 65. Though Parkinson’s disease itself is separated into five stages, Parkinson’s disease dementia isn’t as well understood. People with ...

Parkinson's disease is an illness that affects the part of your brain that controls how you move your body. Some people with Parkinson’s first notice weakness, difficulty walking, and stiff muscles.

By establishing a metric to quantify brain changes associated with the stages of Parkinson's disease, the study could have several implications, starting with supporting a better diagnosis.