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Anxiety Disorders in Older People
Abstract:
Anxiety disorders may be the most common mental disorder among older people. Experts estimate the prevalence of anxiety to be between 1.2% and 15% in community samples and 1% and 28% in medical settings. These patients manifest the symptoms of anxiety, and they are also at risk for increased disability, decreased health-related quality of life, and possibly mild cognitive impairment. For this reason, it is important for pharmacists to understand the challenges in assessing anxiety and the treatment options that are safe and effective for older people. Additionally, pharmacists must be able to communicate well with these patients despite their tendency to perseverate and fixate.
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