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[Bipolar disorders in the elderly].

Fabienne Galland1, Estelle Vaille-Perret, Isabelle Jalenques

  • 1Centre médico-psychologique A, CHU, Clermont-Ferrand. fgalland@chu-clermontferrand.fr

Psychologie & Neuropsychiatrie Du Vieillissement
|June 3, 2005
PubMed
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Diagnosing bipolar disorder in older adults is challenging due to atypical presentations, leading to underdetection. Improved collaboration is crucial for better diagnosis, treatment, and care for elderly patients with bipolar disorder.

Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Psychiatry
  • Neuroscience
  • Mental Health Research

Context:

  • Standard diagnostic criteria for bipolar disorder are inadequate for elderly populations.
  • Bipolar disorder in the elderly presents with significant clinical heterogeneity and varied courses.
  • Late-onset or atypical presentations, including confusion and dementia-like symptoms, are common.

Purpose:

  • To highlight the diagnostic challenges of bipolar disorder in the elderly.
  • To underscore the need for adapted diagnostic approaches and improved clinical recognition.
  • To emphasize the poor prognosis and urgent need for enhanced collaborative care.

Summary:

  • Bipolar disorder in the elderly is frequently misdiagnosed or undetected due to non-specific symptoms and limitations of current diagnostic tools.

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  • Clinical heterogeneity includes depressive or mixed states, psychosis, and cognitive impairment, complicating diagnosis.
  • The prognosis is poor, marked by high recurrence rates, comorbidities, reduced survival, and functional impairment.

    • Impact:

    • Calls for urgent collaboration among patients, families, clinicians, researchers, and policymakers.
    • Aims to improve diagnostic accuracy, treatment strategies, and service delivery for this vulnerable population.
    • Stresses the need for specialized geriatric mental health services to address the unique needs of elderly individuals with bipolar disorder.