letter sizes suddenly become smaller or words appear crowded together.
Handwriting can also change because of arthritis, vision problems, injury, or aging. But when writing becomes noticeably smaller along with stiffness, tremor, or slow movement, it deserves attention.
3. Loss of Smell
A reduced sense of smell can appear years before movement symptoms in some people. A person may stop noticing familiar smells such as coffee, spices, flowers, perfume, or certain foods.
Loss of smell is listed by the Parkinson’s Foundation as one of the possible early signs of Parkinson’s
