High Prevalence of Parkinson's-like Symptoms in the Oldest Old.

Many elderly people who do not have Parkinson’s disease nonetheless experience some Parkinson’s-like symptoms, especially slowness of movement, a new study from Sweden highlights. These symptoms, while reported to impact quality of life, typically are not enough to warrant a formal Parkinson’s diagnosis. Instead, they’re often referred to as mild parkinsonian signs, or MPS. The study suggests that health problems may explain the greater occurrence of MPS among older people, but also note that these symptoms might just be a normal part of aging.