| Description |
1 online resource (viii, 251 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
1. A glossary of terms / Jolyon Meara -- 2. Diagnosis of parkinsonism in the elderly / Robert L. Rodnitzky -- 3. Parkinson's disease and parkinsonism in the elderly / Jolyon Meara and Bimal K. Bhowmick -- 4. Drug-induced parkinsonism in the elderly / Jean P. Hubble -- 5. Essential tremor in the elderly / Rajesh Pahwa and William C. Koller -- 6. Gait apraxia and multi-infarct states / Richard Liston and Raymond C. Tallis -- 7. The epidemiology of Parkinson's disease and parkinsonism in elderly subjects / Jolyon Meara and Peter Hobson -- 8. Health and social needs of people with Parkinson's disease and the worldwide organization of their care / Peter Hobson -- 9. The drug treatment of Parkinson's disease in elderly people / Theresa A. Zesiewicz and Robert A. Hauser -- 10. Rehabilitation in Parkinson's disease and parkinsonism / Christopher D. Ward -- 11. Rehabilitation, nursing and elderly patients with Parkinson's disease / Sally Roberts -- 12. Rehabilitation, physiotherapy and elderly patients with Parkinson's disease / Hilary Chatterton and Brenda Lovgreen -- 13. Rehabilitation, occupational therapy and elderly patients with Parkinson's disease / Jackie Hughes -- 14. Rehabilitation, speech and language therapy and elderly patients with Parkinson's disease / Sheena Round |
| Summary |
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 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
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Parkinson's disease.
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Older people -- Diseases.
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Symptomatic Parkinson's disease.
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Older people.
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Parkinson Disease
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Aged
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Parkinson Disease, Secondary
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Aged, 80 and over
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elderly.
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MEDICAL -- Geriatrics.
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MEDICAL -- Nursing -- Gerontology.
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Symptomatic Parkinson's disease
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Older people
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Older people -- Diseases
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Parkinson's disease
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Meara, Jolyon, 1956-
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Koller, William C., 1945-2005.
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| ISBN |
051100608X |
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9780511006081 |
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9780511585012 |
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0511585012 |
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9780521621427 |
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0521621429 |
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0521628849 |
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9780521628846 |
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