A 70-year-old man comes to the family practice office where you are the MA. He complains that he is having trouble with his sense of balance and that it is interfering with his tennis game. He also states his right hand seems to “have a mind of its own” and he can’t seem to keep it totally still. His wife observes that his posture is becoming stooped and his reactions seem slowed. As you read this chapter, consider the following questions:

1			What is the likely diagnosis for this patient?
2			What is the likely cause of this disease?
3			Is there a definitive cure for this disease? What are the treatment options?