Parkinson’s In Plain Language.

Overview

Parkinson’s shows up differently for everyone. This quick read answers the five questions families ask first, with links you can use today. Keep it simple, repeatable, and share what you’re seeing with your care team.

1) Early signs?

Tremor at rest, slowed movement, stiffness, small handwriting, and softer voice are common. Track when you first noticed changes.

2) Tracking changes?

Use a one-page weekly log: sleep, meds, movement, mood. Patterns beat perfect data.

3) Do wearables help?

Useful for sleep/activity trends, but they don’t replace an exam. Share 2–3 months of data at visits.

4) Meds and timing?

Consistency matters. Note dose times and meals; bring that timeline to appointments.

5) Where can AI help?

Summarizing notes, organizing questions, spotting patterns. Assistive—never a diagnosis.

Key takeaways

• Small, consistent routines build the best signal for clinicians.
• Bring a written med timeline; it saves time.
• AI is for organization and summaries, not decisions.

Links & resources

• One-page weekly log (PDF) – add later
• Clinic visit prep checklist – add later

Disclosure: Educational content only; not medical advice.