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#  Neuro Talk: Early-Onset Parkinson’s Disease (EOPD) 

 Jul 08, 2025 

 

  [Early-Onset Parkinson’s Disease](https://parkinson.org/eopd) (EOPD), also referred to as [young-onset Parkinson’s](https://www.parkinson.org/understanding-parkinsons/what-is-parkinsons/young-onset-parkinsons), occurs in people under the age of 50 and affects about 4% of the one million people living with Parkinson’s in the U.S. While the [symptoms](https://www.parkinson.org/understanding-parkinsons/movement-symptoms) are similar to late or typical-onset PD, such as [tremors](https://www.parkinson.org/understanding-parkinsons/movement-symptoms/tremor), stiffness and [slowed movement](https://www.parkinson.org/understanding-parkinsons/movement-symptoms/bradykinesia), EOPD can progress more slowly and involve different forms of [treatment](https://www.parkinson.org/living-with-parkinsons/treatment).

James Beck, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer of the Parkinson’s Foundation discusses the unique challenges that people living with EOPD often face, from balancing careers and family responsibilities to navigating long-term planning.

Dr. Beck also highlights how EOPD differs from typical or late-onset Parkinson’s and offers practical strategies to help people with EOPD maintain a high quality of life through tailored treatment, [regular exercise](https://www.parkinson.org/living-with-parkinsons/treatment/exercise) and a strong [support network](https://www.parkinson.org/living-with-parkinsons/emotional-mental-health/support).

  

 [Learn more about early-onset (also referred to as young-onset) Parkinson’s.](https://www.parkinson.org/understanding-parkinsons/what-is-parkinsons/young-onset-parkinsons)

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