Parkinson's disease and parkinsonism in the elderly /
Parkinson's Disease & Parkinsonism in the Elderly
edited by Jolyon Meara and William C. Koller.
- Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2000.
- 1 online resource (ix, 251 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).
Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).
A glossary of terms / Diagnosis of parkinsonism in the elderly / Parkinson's disease and parkinsonism in the elderly / Drug-induced parkinsonism in the elderly / Essential tremor in the elderly / Gait apraxia and multi-infarct states / The epidemiology of Parkinson's disease and parkinsonism in elderly subjects / Health and social needs of people with Parkinson's disease and the worldwide organization of their care / The drug treatment of Parkinson's disease in elderly people / Rehabilitation in Parkinson's disease and parkinsonism / Rehabilitation, nursing and elderly patients with Parkinson's disease / Rehabilitation, physiotherapy and elderly patients with Parkinson's disease / Rehabilitation, occupational therapy and elderly patients with Parkinson's disease / Rehabilitation, speech and language therapy and elderly patients with Parkinson's disease / Jolyon Meara -- Robert L. Rodnitzky -- Jolyon Meara and Bimal K. Bhowmick -- Jean P. Hubble -- Rajesh Pahwa and William C. Koller -- Richard Liston and Raymond C. Tallis -- Jolyon Meara and Peter Hobson -- Peter Hobson -- Theresa A. Zesiewicz and Robert A. Hauser -- Christopher D. Ward -- Sally Roberts -- Hilary Chatterton and Brenda Lovgreen -- Jackie Hughes -- Sheena Round. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
Parkinson's disease and parkinsonism are particular problems in the elderly, causing disability and impairing quality of life. This book covers the clinical features, diagnosis and management of Parkinson's disease in elderly people, dealing not only with the motor symptoms but also problems such as depression and autonomic nervous system dysfunction. It particularly stresses the importance of rehabilitation and total patient care. Topics covered include: • Differential diagnosis and epidemiology • Drug-induced parkinsonism and gait apraxia • The drug treatment of elderly patients • Cognitive impairment in elderly patients with Parkinson's disease • The multidisciplinary rehabilitation team Being a comprehensive, practical and enlightened account of Parkinson's disease in the elderly, and drawing on international experts, this book will appeal to clinicians in the various disciplines involved with neurological disease and rehabilitation in elderly people.