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Reducing State Anxiety Using Working Memory Maintenance

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Published on: July 19, 2017

[Anxiety in the elderly].

O S Levin¹, A S Chimagomedova¹, A P Arefieva¹

¹Russian Medical Academy for Continuing Professional Education, Moscow, Russia.

Zhurnal Nevrologii I Psikhiatrii Imeni S.S. Korsakova

|August 14, 2019

Summary

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Anxiety affects one-third of older adults, but diagnosis is challenging. This review covers anxiety in the elderly, focusing on diagnosis, treatment, and drug safety.

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Area of Science:

Geriatric Medicine
Psychiatry
Clinical Psychology

Background:

Anxiety disorders affect approximately one-third of individuals over 65 years of age.
Diagnosis of anxiety in the elderly presents unique challenges due to atypical symptom presentation.
Comorbidity of anxiety disorders is common in older patients, complicating management.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a comprehensive overview of anxiety in the elderly.
To describe clinical manifestations, pathogenetic mechanisms, and diagnostic approaches.
To review treatment strategies, emphasizing drug efficacy and safety in this population.

Main Methods:

Literature review of anxiety in older adults.
Analysis of diagnostic challenges and clinical presentations.
Synthesis of current psychotherapeutic and pharmacotherapeutic treatment guidelines.

Main Results:

Anxiety in the elderly often presents differently than in younger populations.
Comorbidity with other conditions requires careful consideration during diagnosis and treatment.
A multimodal treatment approach combining psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy is recommended.

Conclusions:

Accurate identification and management of anxiety in older adults are crucial.
Treatment strategies must consider the specific vulnerabilities and comorbidities of the elderly.
Prioritizing drug efficacy and safety is paramount when pharmacotherapy is indicated.