The Singapore Family Physician  2019;45(3):30-33

PARKINSON’S DISEASE IN THE ELDERLY

Shermyn Neo 1 ; Eng King Tan 2

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Keywords

Parkinson’s Disease (PD); diagnosis; management; elderly

Country

Singapore

Language

English

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.