Abstract
Parkinson's disease is a neurological disorder, second only to Alzheimer's in its rate of prevalence. With no known cure, medication is the current treatment option for symptom control. Research has found that people with Parkinson's have higher rates of depression than the general elderly population. In addition, older adults have been found to have higher rates of medication nonadherence. A review of the literature has revealed significant relationships among Parkinson's, depression and medication adherence. Analysis of these relationships provides information on practice methods for social workers who work with an aging population as well as a call for continued research.
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