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Parkinson's Disease in the elderly

Shermyn Neo
Tan Eng King
The Singapore Family Physician Vol 45 No 3 - Geriatric Care - An Update
1 May 2019
0377-5305
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder globally and its prevalence in Singapore is expected to increase exponentially with our ageing population. Diagnostic and management issues unique to the elderly population will be discussed broadly in this topic review.