Anxiety disorders occur in 8% of older adults (OAs) and are more common than late-life mood
disorders, yet they are often underdiagnosed and undertreated (Aggarwal R et al, Focus
2017;15:157–161).
While often thought of as uncommon, elder abuse may occur in 10% or more of older adults (OAs),
meaning that a busy clinician caring for OAs will frequently encounter a victim of abuse (Lachs MS and
Pillemer KA, N Engl J Med 2015;373:1947-56).
● Despite this, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force doesn’t recommend regular screening for elder
abuse, and therefore, it’s assessed on an as needed basis.
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