Be Familiar With Anxiety Treatments in Older Adults

April 2024

We’re getting questions about treating anxiety in older adults.

Every year about 18% of Canadians over age 65 experience anxiety symptoms...and 6% have a diagnosed anxiety disorder (generalized anxiety, phobias, etc).

Be aware of risks for anxiety, such as cognitive decline, insomnia, depression, social isolation, etc.

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Be Familiar With Anxiety Treatments in Older Adults

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