Anxiety is NOT normal with aging and can be effectively treated. Unfortunately, anxiety in the elderly often goes undetected and untreated largely due to the false belief that with age it’s normal to have a mental health problem.

Good news:  Anxiety is highly treatable in older adults!

Here's what you'll learn in this episode:

• [03:11] What is anxiety?
• [05:10] What are the different types of anxiety disorder older adults experience? 
• [05:40] Signs and symptoms of anxiety in the elderly?
• [06:55] How common are anxiety disorders among older adults?
• [07:51] What is the most common anxiety disorder among older adults? 
• [08:34] What causes anxiety in older adults?
• [10:40] Anxiety and depression commonly go together
• [11:38] What happens when anxiety goes untreated in older adults? 
• [12:31] Anxiety in elderly, treatment that works.
• [14:25] How to talk with older adults about getting mental health care

 Anxiety is highly treatable in older adults, and the earlier we can identify it and address it, the easier it is to reverse the symptoms and the better quality of life for the older adult and their family.


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