Discuss the prevalence rates of anxiety disorder across life spans, comparing adults with the elderly
Answer:
Prevalence rates for anxiety disorders are lower for individuals over 60 than those who are under 60, although there is some evidence that this rate may increase as individuals reach ages of 70 or 80 and encounter the inevitable fears of old age, disease and death. In addition it is relatively uncommon for an individual to develop an anxiety disorder later in life. Older adults diagnosed with anxiety disorder most likely developed the condition at an earlier age. The diagnostic process is also complicated by age. Some physical disorders associated with age, such as cardiovascular problems, have symptoms similar to some anxiety disorders. For example, hearing loss can lead one to behave in a way that looks like social avoidance. Now, if an elderly person has a physical trauma, such as a fall or a car accident, that leads her to go out less, should this be seen as a symptom of agoraphobia or a sensible precaution due to failing abilities?
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