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Is Parkinson's curable?

My father has just been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Is this curable? What can my dad do to slow down the progression of the disease?

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Though there is no cure, there are a number of medications available to control the symptoms.In some cases deep brain stimulation will help. A neurologist may also be able to determine if it is isolated or part of a syndrome. Supportive and symptomatic treatment is also important.