Parkinson's Disease in the elderly

Shermyn Neo; Tan Eng King

The Singapore Family Physician

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Parkinson's Disease in the elderly

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Author(s):

Shermyn Neo
Tan Eng King

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The Singapore Family Physician Vol 46 No 1 - FPSC79 - Geriatric Care Update (Re-run)

Publication date:

1 May 2019

ISSN:

0377-5305

Abstract

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.