Oxford University Press Clinical Neurology of Aging

Clinica;l Neurology of Aging is a comprehensive text and reference work that covers the scientific foundations and also offers much practical clinical advice on the diagnosis and management of neurological disorders in the aged. The book is divided into six sections: Scientific Basis of Geriatric Neurology, Clinical Examination and Diagnostic Studies, Mental Status, Special Senses, Motor Control and Peripheral Nerve Function, and Common Neurologic Conditions in the Elderly. This thorough revision of a well-established text includes new chapters on competency and ethics, problems of daily living, pychopharmacology, and stability and falls. Written in an accessible style, this book will be invaluable to clinicians and neurologists who treat elderly patients.