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[Tremor in the elderly].

Charles Pierre Jedynak¹, Evelyne Diarra, Marc Verny

¹Pôle des Maladies du Système Nerveux, Hôpital de la Salpêtrière, AP-HP Paris. cpjedynak@hotmail.com

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Area of Science:

Geriatric Medicine
Neurology
Movement Disorders

Context:

Elderly population presents diverse tremor etiologies.
Essential tremor and Parkinson's disease are common causes.
Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective management.

Purpose:

To review the prevalence and characteristics of tremors in the elderly.
To differentiate between essential tremor and Parkinson's disease tremor.
To discuss practical and therapeutic aspects of various tremor causes.

Summary:

Essential tremor affects 5% of individuals over 65, characterized by action tremor affecting limbs, head, and voice.
Parkinson's disease tremor contrasts with essential tremor, though intermediate forms may require pharmacological or DaTSCAN confirmation.
Other tremor causes are reviewed, emphasizing psychological impact and advocating for non-stigmatizing terminology.

Impact:

Provides a diagnostic framework for tremors in older adults.
Highlights the importance of distinguishing tremor types for targeted treatment.
Promotes patient-centered care by addressing quality of life and avoiding stigmatizing language.