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A second important neurodegenerative disorder with a predilection for later life is Parkinson’s disease (PD). PD is principally a movement disorder; however, cognitive and emotional problems are common in this disease, and a substantial percentage of PD patients develop a clear dementia.
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La Rue, A. (1992). Parkinson’s Disease. In: Aging and Neuropsychological Assessment. Critical Issues in Neuropsychology. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-9119-8_8
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