New Tools to Quickly, Accurately Measure Anxiety May Benefit Increasing Elderly Patients
Growing numbers of caregivers and elderly concerned about anxiety: once thought not to be a problem for older people
A new questionnaire and measurement scale to evaluate anxiety may be welcomed by the growing number of senior citizens concerned about the disorder because of the simplicity and rapid results determination using these tools. Anxiety becomes more common as we get older, according to the American Geriatrics Society Foundation, because medical, psychological, and social problems tend to build up.
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Elayne Forgie has been a professional geriatric care manager for over 20 years and was a founding Board Member of the Florida Geriatric Care Managers Association. She is the President/CEO of ElderCare at Home, Inc. and The Alzheimer's Care Resource Center. Information on this website or contained in this article is not intended to replace the medical advice of your doctor or health care provider.
