This research describes the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson's disease in elderly patients. Parkinson's disease is a chronic disease that causes a progressive loss of function of nerve cells in the part of the brain that controls muscle movement. It is an incurable neurological disease with debilitating symptoms. Treatment for younger patients includes dopamine agonist medications that mimic dopamine to stimulate the dopamine system in the brain. For older patients, treatment aims to provide adequate short-term symptomatic benefit with as few adverse effects as possible. Additionally, surgery is strongly considered for patients suffering from motor fluctuation dyskinesia that cannot be adequately managed with medication.How the Society Views Patients with Parkinson's DiseaseA Review of the LiteratureImagine walking on a sidewalk and seeing a group of people imitating a homeless person with shaking hands and face, what would be the right thing to do? People with disabilities are discriminated against and called stupid; they become the laughing stock of the ignorant. Worse still, many comedians and television producers view disability (particularly Parkinson's disease) as a very effective way to make the crowd laugh. This research will familiarize readers with this disease by defining the following questions:1. What are the causes of Parkinson's disease?2. What are the symptoms?3. How is it diagnosed?4. What treatments are available? What causes Parkinson's disease? Parkinson's disease (PD) is defined as a progressive loss of neurons or pigmented cells in the substantia nigra of the brain. These cells produce the molecule dopamine, a chemical responsible for regulating intentional movements...... middle of paper ......term with as few adverse effects as possible. Additionally, surgery is considered for patients with motor fluctuation dyskinesia that cannot be adequately managed with medication. Additionally, the main surgical procedure is the implantation of deep brain stimulation leads; which has made a resurgence in PD treatments because long-term complications of levodopa treatment result in significant disability over time. Another treatment option involves injecting stem cells into areas of the brain that require dopamine. In conclusion, society must protect and defend citizens with disabilities. It is obvious that there are still many ignorant people who view physically disabled people as stupid – they become laughingstocks. It is difficult enough for people with disabilities to cope with their condition; they need support to relieve their pain. Remember this can happen to anyone!