Experts recognize that aging and anxiety are not mutually exclusive: Anxiety is as common among the old as among the young. In fact, many older adults with an anxiety disorder had one when they were younger.
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) [1] is the most common anxiety disorder among older adults, though anxiety disorders in this population are frequently associated with traumatic events such as a fall or acute illness.
Read about the fear of falling among older adults. [2]
Learn how to recognize anxiety disorder symptoms [3] in older adults.
Read the best way to treat anxiety disorders [4] in older adults.
Have an aging parent or relative? Get tips [5] on talking to your mother or father about their anxiety.
Links:
[1] http://www.adaa.org/../../understanding-anxiety/generalized-anxiety-disorder-gad
[2] http://www.adaa.org/living-with-anxiety/ask-and-learn/ask-expert/i%E2%80%99m-very-anxious-about-falling-what-can-i-do
[3] http://www.adaa.org/../../living-with-anxiety/older-adults/symptoms
[4] http://www.adaa.org/../../living-with-anxiety/older-adults/treatment
[5] http://www.adaa.org/../../living-with-anxiety/older-adults/tips-family
[6] http://www.adaa.org/resources-professionals/podcasts/anxiety-disorders-older-adults