What is the average life expectancy for Parkinson’s?

Parkinson’s disease patients generally live 6 to 22 years after diagnosis, and early treatment and careful care can prolong their lives. Parkinson’s disease is a common movement disorder in which patients often experience involuntary shaking of the limbs, slowed movement, postural and gait disorders, abnormal muscle tone, and other symptoms. Most patients lose their ability to work a few years after the onset of the disease. As the disease progresses, generalized stiffness and difficulty in movement will occur, to the extent that complications such as pneumonia will occur, which is also the main reason affecting the life expectancy of Parkinson’s patients. Although the various treatments for Parkinson’s cannot cure the disease, they can improve the symptoms and enhance the quality of life of patients. Meanwhile, some studies have pointed out that early treatment can not only improve the quality of life, but also slow down the progression of Parkinson’s disease patients. Attentive care by family members is also a key factor in prolonging the life of Parkinson’s patients. It is recommended that patients go to the hospital to receive regular treatment.