Managing tremor in older people

Author: Rebecca Hartwell, Moe T    Tremor is a common presentation in old age. It would not be a new feature to geriatricians, neurologists, other physicians and GPs dealing with older people. It is an old but still interesting and sometimes challenging €œpuzzle€ for all of us. It is defined as a rhythmic, oscillatory and involuntary movement of a body part.1 The extent of tremor can vary from a mild condition to a severe one. Any form of severe tremor may have a negative effect on activities of daily living, as well as quality of life in the elderly.1 It can