Peripheral neuropathy in older people

Peripheral neuropathies are common in older people. Although the ageing process itself may play a part, there are multiple other causes. Peripheral neuropathy interferes with normal daily activities and leads to increased risk of falls, injury and poor quality of life. Management of peripheral neuropathy often needs a multidisciplinary team approach. Peripheral neuropathy is one pattern of damage to the peripheral nervous system.1 Physical signs of peripheral neuropathy are common in older people.2 Recognition of these deficits is particularly important because peripheral neuropathy may contribute to the vulnerability to falls that is common in this age group.3,4 More than 30%