Significant life Events and PTSD in Elderly World War II Veterans
Bruce A Kaup1, Paul E Ruskin1, Gary Nyman1
1Psychiatry Service, Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Baltimore, MD, and the Department of Psychiatry, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD.
Abstract:
The authors reviewed clinic records of 20 WWII veterans referred for evaluation of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Twelve patients qualified for a diagnosis of PTSD, and eight reported several symptoms of PTSD. The most frequent symptoms were insomnia (80%), nightmares (75%), and irritability (65%). Fourteen veterans had an exacerbation of symptoms occurring with life stresses, including retirement, deteriorating health, or death of a loved one. The authors conclude that elderly WWII combat veterans should be monitored for changes in PTSD symptoms when significant stressful life events occur.
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