Clinical neurology of the older adult

Sect. I. Introduction: What Makes the Older Adult Unique?

1. Neurologic Examination of the Older Adult / Joseph I. Sirven and Elliot Mancall

2.1. Imaging of the Aging Brain / Michael D. Hollander, Robert E. Morales and Uday S. Kanamalla / [et al.]

2.2. Diagnostic Tests in the Older Adult: EEG / Ivo Drury

2.3. Diagnostic Tests in the Older Adult: EMG / Amparo Gutierrez and Austin J. Sumner

3. Age-Related Changes in Pharmacokinetics, Drug Interactions, and Adverse Effects / James C. Cloyd and Jeannine M. Conway

4. Neurologic Considerations in the Postmenopausal Woman / Joyce Liporace, Carissa C. Pineda and Naomi Wasserman

5. Cognitive Changes Associated with Normal Aging / Julie L. Pickholtz and Barbara L. Malamut

Sect. II. Common Signs and Symptoms in the Older Adult

6. Acute Confusional State: Delirium, Encephalopathy / M. Cornelia Cremens and Gary L. Gottlieb

7. Transient Loss of Consciousness: Syncope and Seizure / Maromi Nei and Reginald T. Ho

8. Dizziness and Vertigo in Older Adults / Jeffrey S. Durmer and David Solomon

9. Definition and Epidemiology of Falls and Gait Disorders / Neil B. Alexander

10. Disorders of Speech and Language in Older Adults / Howard S. Kirshner

11. Tremor / Tanya Simuni

12. Neuro-Ophthalmology / Rod Foroozan and Mark L. Moster

13. Sleep in the Older Person / Alon Y. Avidan

14. Headaches / David W. Dodick and David J. Capobianco

15. Back and Neck Pain / H. Gordon Deen, Jr.

16. Incontinence and Sexual Dysfunction in the Elderly / Kathleen Hawker and Elliot M. Frohman

Sect. III. Specific Neurological Conditions Affecting the Older Adult

17. Ischemic Cerebrovascular Disease / Scott E. Kasner, Julio A. Chalela and Susan L. Hickenbottom

18. Cognitive Effects of Stroke and Hemorrhage / Henry J. Riordan and Laura A. Flashman

19. Spontaneous and Traumatic Cerebral Hemorrhage in the Elderly / Ricardo F. Izurieta and Eelco F. M. Wijdicks

20. Cognitive Effects of Head Trauma in the Older Adult / Laurie M. Ryan and Judith R. O'Jile

21.1. Diagnostic Evaluation and Treatment of Dementia / David S. Knopman

21.2. Dementia Disorders: Behavioral and Cognitive Aspects / Barbara L. Malamut

22. Movement Disorders in the Older Adult / Bernard M. Ravina and Howard I. Hurtig

23. Cognitive Effects of Movement Disorders / Enrique Noe and Yaakov Stern

24. Diseases of the Spinal Cord and Vertebrae / H. Gordon Deen, Jr.

25. Peripheral Nervous System Disorders: Neuropathies, Myopathies, Motor Neuron and Neuromuscular Junction Disorders / Enrica Arnaudo and Jay D. Varrato

26. Nonviral Infectious Diseases of the Nervous System / Karen L. Roos

27. Viral Illnesses in the Nervous System of the Elderly / Robert W. Schabbing and John R. Corboy

28. Neuro-Oncology of the Elderly / Julie E. Hammack

29. Introduction: Neurological Manifestations of Systemic Disease

29.1. Neurological Manifestations of Systemic Disease: Cardiology and Pulmonary / Lori H. Travis

29.2. Neurological Manifestations of Systemic Disease: GI and Endocrine / Vicki Shanker

29.3. Neurological Manifestations of Systemic Disease: Disturbances of the Kidneys, Electrolytes, Water Balance, Rheumatology, Hematology/Oncology, Alcohol, and Iatrogenic Conditions / Kevin M. Biglan

30. Acute and Chronic Seizures in the Older Adult / Joseph I. Sirven

Sect. IV. Psychosocial Issues in the Older Adult

31. Recognition and Management of Late Life Mood Disorders / James M. Ellison and Gary L. Gottlieb

32. Somatization in Older Adults / Jennifer J. Bortz and Amy S. Schultz

33. Neurorehabilitation / Jonathan L. Fellus

34. Long-Term Care Options for the Aging / Deborah W. Frazer

35. Ethical and Legal Issues in the Care of Elderly Patients with Neurological Illnesses / Bryan D. James and Jason H. T. Karlawish.