title: Managing Parkinson's disease in long-term care.
abstract: Parkinson's disease affects one in every 100 people over the age of 60 and one in ten nursing home residents. This article explores common problems associated with the disease and implications for nurses working with patients who display symptoms.
authors.affiliation: Camborne Redruth Hospital, Cornwall.
authors.forename: Sue
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Thomas
authors.forename: Doug
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: MacMahon
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D005851:Geriatric Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008134:Long-Term Care / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D020380:Needs Assessment; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D009735:Nursing Homes; D010300:Parkinson Disease / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing*; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration; D012017:Referral and Consultation