What Is Your Likely Life Expectancy with Parkinson’s?
Key Takeaways
Parkinson’s disease is not a disease you die from, it’s a disease you die with.
On average, Parkinson’s (and the associated complications) reduce life expectancy by 1-2 years.
The best thing you can do to improve your life expectancy is maintain regular, comprehensive treatment and continue to stay active.
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How Long Should You Expect to Live after Being Diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease?One of the first questions many people ask after learning they have Parkinson’s disease is how long they have to live. But this is a complicated question, because while Parkinson’s is a chronic condition, it isn’t a fatal one – not exactly. That […]
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