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mental health older adults syllabus Specific chronological markers for old age are defined in different ways by different authors. The definition of “older adults” varies, depending on different perspectives and purposes. Whereas gerontologists traditionally focus on individuals aged 60 years and older,the federal government of the U.S.A. uses age 65 as a marker for full […]
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Anxiety disorders in older adults
Anxiety disorders are as common in older adults as they are in younger populations (10–15%) with substantial numbers presenting to primary care (10–18%). There is evidence that anxiety disorders are recognised and treated even less often than depression, with the physiological symptoms (Box 15.5) being frequently over-investigated. Generalised anxiety disorder and specifi c phobias are […]
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