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|January 25, 2020

Summary

Anxiety disorders in older adults present uniquely, complicating diagnosis and treatment. This review offers recommendations for clinicians managing diverse anxiety conditions in this population.

Keywords:

anxiety generalized anxiety disorder geriatric psychiatry panic disorder social anxiety disorder specific phobias

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Area of Science:

Geriatric Psychiatry
Clinical Psychology
Neuroscience

Background:

Anxiety disorders are common in older adults, presenting similarly to younger adults but with unique manifestations.
Specific challenges include fear of falling and anxiety associated with neurocognitive disorders.
Subthreshold anxiety symptoms in older adults also warrant clinical attention.

Purpose of the Study:

To summarize the literature on anxiety disorder presentations in later life.
To provide key recommendations for clinicians diagnosing and treating anxiety in older populations.

Main Methods:

Literature review of anxiety disorders in older adults.
Synthesis of current research on diagnosis and treatment.
Development of clinical recommendations.

Main Results:

Anxiety disorders in older adults encompass common types (GAD, panic, phobias, social anxiety) and unique forms (fear of falling, neurocognitive disorder-related anxiety).
Diagnosis and treatment are more complex in this demographic.
Subthreshold symptoms are prevalent and manageable.

Conclusions:

Clinicians require specialized knowledge to address the diverse spectrum of anxiety disorders in older adults.
Effective management strategies are crucial for improving the quality of life for aging individuals with anxiety.
Further research and clinical guidelines are needed to support this growing population.