Parkinson's Disease and Parkinsonism in the Elderly

This book covers the clinical features, diagnosis and management of Parkinson's disease in elderly people.

Jolyon Meara (Edited by), William C. Koller (Edited by)

9780521628846, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 25 May 2000

264 pages, 38 b/w illus.
24.7 x 17.5 x 1.5 cm, 0.68 kg

'I enjoyed reading this excellent comprehensive textbook that covers an area that has not hitherto been specifically addressed. It has been well-edited by this transatlantic duo and is a pleasure to read … well-balanced, informative and well-referenced comprehensive textbook … Overall, this book is timely and represents good value for money. I would certainly recommend it as a valuable addition to any hospital library, and I am sure that I shall make good use of mine.' D. G. McMahon, Age and Ageing

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.

List of contributors
Foreword Mary G. Baker
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 Lövgreen
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
Index.

Subject Areas: Neurology & clinical neurophysiology [MJN]