Parkinson's Disease Care at Cleveland Clinic

Parkinson's Disease Care provides specialized evaluation, treatment and long-term management for Parkinson's disease and related movement symptoms. A multidisciplinary team may assess movement, medication response, daily functioning and disease progression to develop an individualized care plan that may include medications, rehabilitation, advanced therapies and surgical evaluation for selected patients.

Price

Price on Request

Why Price on Request?

The cost of Parkinson's disease care depends on the specialist consultation, neurological evaluation, diagnostic testing, medications, rehabilitation, advanced therapies, procedures and follow-up care required. A personalized estimate is provided according to the patient's individual treatment plan.

Complete Description

What Is Parkinson's Disease Care?

Parkinson's Disease Care focuses on the diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of Parkinson's disease and related neurological symptoms.

Care may address:

• Tremor

• Stiffness

• Slow movement

• Balance problems

• Walking difficulties

• Changes in speech

• Other motor and non-motor symptoms

Who May Need Parkinson's Disease Care?

Specialized care may be appropriate for individuals experiencing:

• Resting tremor

• Slowness of movement

• Muscle stiffness

• Balance difficulties

• Changes in walking

• Reduced coordination

• Changes in handwriting

• Speech difficulties

• Other symptoms associated with Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's Disease Consultation

A specialist consultation may include:

• Detailed medical history

• Symptom history

• Medication review

• Neurological examination

• Assessment of movement

• Review of previous diagnoses

• Treatment history

Parkinson's Disease Evaluation

The neurological evaluation may assess:

• Tremor

• Muscle rigidity

• Movement speed

• Balance

• Coordination

• Walking pattern

• Posture

• Facial movement

• Speech

• Functional abilities

Parkinson's Disease Diagnosis

There is no single test that confirms every case of Parkinson's disease.

Diagnosis may involve:

• Medical history

• Neurological examination

• Symptom assessment

• Response to medications

• Selected diagnostic testing when appropriate

Specialists may also evaluate for other conditions that can cause similar symptoms.

Parkinson's Disease Medication Management

Medications may be used to improve movement-related symptoms.

Treatment may involve:

• Starting medication

• Adjusting dosage

• Changing medications

• Combining medications

• Monitoring treatment response

Medication selection depends on symptoms and individual circumstances.

Levodopa-Based Treatment

Levodopa-based medications are commonly used to manage Parkinson's disease symptoms.

Specialists may adjust treatment according to:

• Symptom severity

• Duration of benefit

• Medication response

• Motor fluctuations

• Side effects

Management of Motor Fluctuations

Some patients may experience changes in symptom control throughout the day.

Specialists may evaluate:

• Wearing-off symptoms

• On-and-off periods

• Medication timing

• Involuntary movements

Treatment may be adjusted to improve symptom control.

Tremor Management

Parkinson's disease care may focus on reducing tremor and assessing its effect on:

• Daily activities

• Walking

• Eating

• Writing

• Work

• Quality of life

Treatment options depend on the individual's symptoms.

Balance and Walking Problems

Specialists may evaluate problems involving:

• Gait

• Balance

• Falls

• Postural stability

• Mobility

Physical therapy and other rehabilitation approaches may be recommended when appropriate.

Non-Motor Symptoms

Parkinson's disease may involve symptoms beyond movement.

Care may address:

• Sleep problems

• Mood changes

• Cognitive difficulties

• Speech changes

• Swallowing difficulties

• Fatigue

• Other non-motor symptoms

Speech and Swallowing Care

Patients experiencing speech or swallowing difficulties may benefit from specialized assessment and rehabilitation.

Treatment may include:

• Speech therapy

• Communication exercises

• Swallowing evaluation

• Dietary guidance when appropriate

Physical Therapy for Parkinson's Disease

Physical therapy may focus on:

• Strength

• Balance

• Flexibility

• Walking

• Posture

• Mobility

• Fall prevention

Exercise programs are individualized according to the patient's abilities.

Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy may help patients maintain independence with daily activities.

Therapy may focus on:

• Dressing

• Eating

• Writing

• Household activities

• Workplace tasks

• Safety

Advanced Parkinson's Disease Treatment

Patients with advanced symptoms or medication-related complications may be evaluated for advanced treatment options.

Depending on the individual situation, these may include:

• Device-based therapies

• Infusion-based treatment

• Surgical evaluation

Deep Brain Stimulation Evaluation

Selected patients may be evaluated for deep brain stimulation (DBS).

Evaluation may consider:

• Diagnosis

• Symptom pattern

• Medication response

• Motor fluctuations

• Overall health

• Cognitive and psychiatric factors

DBS is not appropriate for every patient.

Parkinson's Disease Surgery

Selected patients may be referred for specialized neurosurgical evaluation.

Surgical treatment may be considered when symptoms remain difficult to control despite appropriate medical therapy.

Parkinson's Disease Rehabilitation

A multidisciplinary rehabilitation program may include:

• Physical therapy

• Occupational therapy

• Speech therapy

• Balance training

• Walking exercises

• Functional training

Parkinson's Disease Exercise Programs

Regular physical activity may be incorporated into an individualized management plan.

Programs may focus on:

• Aerobic activity

• Strength

• Flexibility

• Balance

• Coordination

• Mobility

Long-Term Parkinson's Disease Management

Ongoing care may monitor:

• Symptom progression

• Medication effectiveness

• Medication side effects

• Mobility

• Balance

• Cognitive function

• Daily activities

• Quality of life

Parkinson's Disease Second Opinion

Patients with an existing Parkinson's disease diagnosis may seek a Parkinson's disease second opinion.

Specialists may review:

• Neurological reports

• Imaging

• Medication history

• Previous treatment

• Symptom progression

• Proposed advanced therapies

International Patients

International patients should provide relevant medical records whenever possible.

Useful documents may include:

• Neurology reports

• Previous diagnostic reports

• Brain imaging

• Medication history

• Treatment records

• Rehabilitation reports

• Current medication list

Benefits of Specialized Parkinson's Disease Care

Specialized care may help:

• Evaluate Parkinson's disease symptoms

• Optimize medication treatment

• Manage motor fluctuations

• Address non-motor symptoms

• Improve mobility

• Support balance and walking

• Provide rehabilitation

• Evaluate advanced therapies

• Assess suitability for DBS

• Support long-term disease management

Why Choose Cleveland Clinic for Parkinson's Disease Care?

Cleveland Clinic provides multidisciplinary care involving neurologists, movement disorder specialists, neurosurgeons, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists and other healthcare professionals.

This coordinated approach can support comprehensive management of motor and non-motor symptoms throughout the course of the disease.

Cost & Price on Request

Price: Price on Request

The total cost depends on the patient's symptoms, treatment requirements and level of specialized care.

Potential costs may include:

• Neurology consultation

• Movement disorder evaluation

• Diagnostic testing

• Medications

• Physical therapy

• Occupational therapy

• Speech therapy

• Advanced treatment evaluation

• DBS evaluation

• Surgical treatment when appropriate

• Follow-up consultations

A personalized cost estimate should be requested according to the patient's individual treatment plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What symptoms can Parkinson's disease care address?

Care may address tremor, stiffness, slow movement, balance problems, walking difficulties and selected non-motor symptoms.

2. Can Parkinson's disease be treated with medication?

Yes. Medications can help manage symptoms, and treatment may be adjusted over time according to the patient's response.

3. Is deep brain stimulation suitable for everyone with Parkinson's disease?

No. DBS is considered only for selected patients who meet appropriate clinical criteria after comprehensive evaluation.

4. Can rehabilitation help patients with Parkinson's disease?

Yes. Physical, occupational and speech therapy may help improve mobility, balance, communication and daily functioning.

5. How much does Parkinson's disease care cost?

Price is available on request. The final cost depends on consultations, medications, rehabilitation, advanced therapies and follow-up care required.

Product Details

Product Name: Parkinson's Disease Care

Hospital: Cleveland Clinic

Brand: Cleveland Clinic

Country: United States

Specialty: Neurology & Neurosurgery

Service Type: Parkinson's Disease Care

Customer-Facing Price: Price on Request

International Patients: Available

Location: Cleveland, Ohio, USA