Parkinson’s Disease is a type of movement disorder that is chronic and progressive. It may affect the nerves and muscles that are used to develop speech.

Here are some easy strategies to support communication:

• Be patient. Give them plenty of time to process
• Avoid speaking above other noises; try to eliminate distractions
• Be face to face
• Share information in smaller chunks at a time
• Remember that they may not accurately express how they are feeling through facial expressions

To learn more about Parkinson’s Disease, go to Parkinson.org