Abstract
This review of the effects of aging on the nervous system covers functional changes, such as slowing of reaction time; behavioral and psychological changes; physiological changes in the brain; and pathological changes. The author discusses the sensory processes in relation to the neurological examination. Dementia due to Alzheimer's disease, normal pressure hydrocephalus, and other causes is also discussed.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 348-354 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Neurosurgery |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1985 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Clinical Neurology