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Folie à deux: three cases in the elderly
1Department of Aged Care, St. George Hospital & Community Services, Sydney, Australia.
International Psychogeriatrics
|June 1, 1997
Summary
Folie à deux, a rare disorder of shared delusions, was observed in three elderly couples. This report details their clinical features and potential risk factors in older adults.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Gerontology
- Psychology
Background:
- Folie à deux is a rare psychiatric disorder characterized by the transmission of delusions from one individual to another.
- Elderly populations may present unique risk factors and clinical manifestations for this condition.
Observation:
- Three cases of elderly couples diagnosed with folie à deux were observed over an 18-month period.
- The couples presented with shared delusional beliefs requiring clinical intervention.
Findings:
- The study identified specific clinical features pertinent to folie à deux in elderly individuals.
- Potential risk factors contributing to the development of shared delusions in older couples were explored.
Implications:
- Understanding these features and risks can aid in early diagnosis and intervention for folie à deux in geriatric populations.
- This research contributes to the literature on late-onset psychiatric disorders and shared psychotic experiences.