What it means
A slow, regular shaking of the hand that happens mostly when the hand is at rest. It usually gets smaller when the person reaches for something, goes away during sleep and gets worse with stress or tiredness. It is a classic early sign of Parkinson diseasePAR-kin-sun dih-ZEEZA slowly worsening brain disease in which the nerve cells that help control movement die off.Full entry , often starting on one side.
For the nurse
Note whether a tremor happens at rest or with movement, and which side. Offer adaptive utensils and cups with lids to support independence at meals.
At a glance
| Also written | pill rolling tremor |
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Related terms
Parkinson disease
A slowly worsening brain disease in which the nerve cells that help control movement die off.
tremor
Shaking of a part of the body, such as the hands, in small rhythmic movements that the person cannot control.