Tips for managing older adults with Parkinson's Disease or other Parkinsonian disorders during hospitalization
Abstract
Hospitalists manage many geriatric patients and one of the most challenging populations can be older adults with Parkinson's Disease (PD) or other Parkinsonian disorders. These patients are prone to complications such as delirium, falls and adverse effects of medications. However, there are some basic principles that may improve our efforts to care for them.
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