Anxiety and Physical Illness in the Elderly
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-1989
Description
The prevalence of anciety disorders increases with advancing age. Unfortunately, the diagnosis of anxiety in elderly patients is often reached only after everything else has been ruled out. Elderly patients with clinical anxiety often present withphysical complaints that mask the underlying anxiety disorder. Recognition and management of anxiety disorders in the elderly must be prompt to interrupt the cycle of anxiety-depression, physical illness, and other stresses.
Citation Information
Turnbull, J. M.. 1989. Anxiety and Physical Illness in the Elderly. Journal of Clinical Psychiatry. Vol.50(11 SUPPL.). 40-45. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2681174/ PMID: 2681174 ISSN: 0160-6689