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 condition 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 focuses on providing adequate short-term symptomatic benefit with as few adverse effects as possible. Additionally, surgery is highly considered for patients who have dyskinesia-like motor fluctuations that cannot be adequately managed with medications. How Society Perceives Parkinson's Disease Patients: A Literature Review Imagine walking down a sidewalk and observing a group of people imitating a homeless person with shaking hands and face, what would be the right thing to do? Individuals with disabilities are discriminated against and labeled stupid; they become the laughing stock of the ignorant. To make matters worse, many stand-up comedians and television directors believe that disability (particularly Parkinson's disease) is a very effective way to make a crowd laugh. This research will familiarize readers with this disease by defining the following questions:1. What causes 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 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 movements aimed… middle of paper… term with as few adverse effects as possible. Additionally, surgery is considered for patients who have dyskinesia-like motor fluctuations that cannot be adequately managed with medications. Furthermore, the main surgical action is the implantation of electrocatheters for deep brain stimulation; which has had a resurgence in Parkinson's disease treatments because the long-term complications of levodopa therapy result in significant disability over time. Another treatment option is to inject stem cells into areas of the brain that require dopamine. In conclusion, society must protect and defend disabled citizens. It is clear that there are still numerous ignorant people who consider physically disabled people stupid: they become a laughing stock. It is difficult enough for disabled people to cope with their condition, they need support to ease their pain. Remember, it can happen to anyone!