In nearly all cases the results were less than gratifying. Many people believe that only old people get Parkinson's disease. Though most Parkinson's patients develop the disease in their late fifties or early sixties, there are younger patients. There is currently a growing concern that the number of young Parkinson's patients is increasing. There are different effects on both the young and the old.
Young patients tend to have vibrations, but better balance and walking.
Younger patients sometimes have more involuntary movement, caused by the medications, but have fewer problems with thinking abilities. Also, in young patients the disease progresses at a slower pace and they have an easier time dealing with the side effects of the medications. There are different psychological and social effects on Parkinson's disease on a working person with family responsibilities than on a retired person whose children are grown and out of the house. Many young people have a fear that they will not be able to keep their jobs and support their families. Many are forced to retire early because of this disease.