Wellbeing Guide from Police Mutual Neurogenerative conditions
Neurodegenerative diseases occur when nerve cells in the brain or peripheral nervous system lose function over time and ultimately die. Although treatments may help relieve some of the physical or mental symptoms associated with neurodegenerative diseases, there is currently no way to slow disease progression and no known cures. Neurodegenerative diseases affect millions of people worldwide. Parkinson’s disease is one of
the most common neurodegenerative diseases and in 2020 it was estimated that 145,000 people were living with the condition in the UK. In this guide we are going to provide information on Parkinson’s disease and Motor Neurone Disease. Information regarding dementia can be found in a separate – guide, which can be
found on the NARPO website.
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