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Separation anxiety in the elderly.

Chanaka Wijeratne1, Vijaya Manicavasagar

  • 1Department of Aged Care, St. George Hospital, University of New South Wales, Kogarah 2217, NSW, Australia. wijeratnec@sesah.nsw.gov.au

Journal of Anxiety Disorders
|November 20, 2003
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Separation anxiety in older adults is linked to other anxiety and mood disorders. This condition may complicate presentations and require specific interventions for elderly patients.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Separation anxiety is well-documented in younger populations.
  • Limited research exists on separation anxiety in the elderly.

Observation:

  • Eighty-six elderly individuals (62-87 years) from primary care settings were studied.
  • Participants underwent clinical interviews and completed self-report questionnaires.

Findings:

  • Adult separation anxiety correlated with juvenile separation anxiety, trait anxiety, state anxiety, and younger age.
  • Higher adult separation anxiety was associated with a history of anxiety or affective disorders.
  • No association was found between adult separation anxiety and increasing age, widowhood, living alone, or poor physical health.

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Implications:

  • Clinicians should routinely assess for separation anxiety in the elderly.
  • Separation anxiety can complicate the presentation of other mental health conditions in older adults.
  • Specific interventions may be necessary for elderly individuals experiencing separation anxiety.