AR SR10

Designates April as Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month in Arkansas.

Parkinson's disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disease in the United States, affecting over one million people as of 2010.

Supports continued research to find better treatments and eventually a cure for Parkinson's disease, which currently has no objective diagnostic test and high rates of misdiagnosis.

Recognizes people living with Parkinson's disease who participate in clinical trials and commends local and regional organizations and volunteers working to improve quality of life for patients and their families.

Medications only mask symptoms for limited periods and lose effectiveness after four to eight years, leaving no current therapy to slow or halt disease progression.