12 Early Warning Signs Of Parkinson’s Disease

12. Speech and Voice Changes

Muscle impairment originating from Parkinson’s can also affect the way a person talks and cause problems with speech. Often, they will seem to slur their words, talk too fast, or hesitate before speaking. Their voice may become softer and more monotone as well.

Often times, this is a symptom that is more commonly recognized by the people around those with Parkinson’s than the patient themselves. And Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation says that it is one of the earliest symptoms of the disease.