title: Parkinson's disease.
abstract: The management of the elderly patient with idiopathic Parkinson's disease requires great attention to detail. Treatment should only be considered when the daily activities of life are affected. Medication should be commenced cautiously. Regular review is essential and co-ordination with other members of the multidisciplinary team is vital.
authors.affiliation: Department of Geriatric Medicine, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore.
authors.forename: R E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Owen
authors.forename: K S
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: P W
authors.initials: PW
authors.lastname: Choo
authors.forename: F J
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Jayaratnam
mesh_terms: D000978:Antiparkinson Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009069:Movement Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy; D010300:Parkinson Disease / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D014202:Tremor / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D000978:Antiparkinson Agents