Anxiety in Older Adults: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments

This video will review Anxiety in Older Adults: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments

Here's what you'll learn in this video:
- what is anxiety
- what causes anxiety among older adults
- What happens when anxiety goes untreated in older adults?
- Anxiety in elderly, treatment that works.

Anxiety is NOT normal with aging and can be effectively treated. Unfortunately, anxiety in the elderly often goes undetected and untreated largely due to the false belief that with age it’s normal to have a mental health problem.

Good news: Anxiety is highly treatable in older adults!

Anxiety is highly treatable in older adults, and the earlier we can identify it and address it, the easier it is to reverse the symptoms and the better quality of life for the older adult and their family.

ABOUT DR. REGINA KOEPP & THE CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND AGING
The Psychology of Aging Podcast & YouTube Channel is your go-to resource for mental health and aging. I'm your host, Dr. Regina Koepp. I'm a clinical geropsychologist and founder of the Center for Mental Health and Aging. Each week I share expert insights surrounding mental health and aging, dementia, caregiving, and end of life. Each episode contains evidence-based information and resources to help you deepen your understanding of aging and bring caring for older adults to a whole new level.

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[TopGun_-]

Our anxiety does not come from thinking about the future, but from wanting to control it.” – Kahlil Gibran

[TopGun_-]

At the end of the day, tell yourself gently: ‘I love you, you did the best you could today, and even if you didn’t accomplish all you had planned, I love you anyway.”

[purposeful]

You just raised my anxiety listening to what is essentially an advertisement for your podcast! Thanks, Doctor Dollars!

[TopGun_-]

To you reading this right now: Something WONDERFUL is going to happen to you and for you today. Know that all of this right now is temporary. You will, in just a short while, fill yourself with tranquil feelings and lucid dreams. All you need to do is look to God, right now, and pray with me...
LORD; Give me the strength and clarity of mind to find my purpose and walk the path you've laid out for me. ReInstill in my heart that are a good God and faithful, and you will help me challenge my worries with life-building truth instead of destructive thoughts. I ask that you take these anxious feelings off of me, and carry this away for me. Help me to feel only your peace and pure love wash through me right now and allow me to rest in your serenity. Whatever it is you want me to hear from you speaking through all this, please put it into my heart as I rest. I am so thankful that you are here to be this friend for me. As you hold me right now, I feel Your peace guarding my heart and mind in Jesus’ name. AMEN.

[dianerobichaud]

The older a person gets the harder for them to change their ways.

[revivingmind]

Anxiety is highly treatable among older adults! Thank you so much for this Dr. Koepp, change is definitely the only thing constant which is why no matter which part of life we are, especially people our age, change is happening in different aspects of our life and probably this is the reason why we're prone to being anxious. Dealing with anxiety alone is really challenging, we really feel helpless and that's why this video's great because you shared what everyone needs to know so that we could all spot signs of anxiety and what we can do to help. Not everyone has someone to go to when dealing with anxiety and that's why Reviving Mind loves helping older adults who experience anxiety so that they would feel better.

[Pjpuglife]

I've been in treatment for years . I've heard it all, and talk therapy does nothing.

[AI.created.Newbie]

I'm 60 and I have had anxiety since I was a teen. I have seen about 4 different therapists over the years. First it was the answer answer that I was depressed. no! I was never depressed . I didn't get my life back until I was put on Klonopin. I have been on it for 30 years now and it still helps or I would always be home.

[anthonyhollingsworth]

I, m 54 and my mother died last year and my father died in 2017, the fact is i, m getting older. there is nothing you can do about that.

[tedoyle]

disappointing that you offer NO treatments.

[larrybecker]

My adopted parents told me when I was a little kid I was anxious kid always worried about stuff because my real mom died from overdose and my real dad he was a trucker and always on the road so my mom's sister adopted me because my real mom passed away if I knew I was going to come down with anxiety I would have went to therapy years and years ago I don't wish this upon my worst enemy and that says alot

[andydogdixon]

Well, of all the signs and symptoms I think it’s a big box I have to check is sleep disorder and I’m going to talk to my doctor about this. Also I think my alcohol intake has gradually increased over the years and I’m 64 years old now. Probably drinking I’d say, 1 to 2 glasses of wine 4 to 5 nights out of a seven day week. On a positive note, this video, if I had that lovely rug in my living room I’m certain that would help my overall health indeed!

[larrybecker]

😢 when I got my anxiety disorder and panic disorder when I was in my early 40s and I 50 now and it has been hell ever since especially the stuff I've been through in the past and I have a learning problem I don't know if that's the problem I don't know what's going on but I wish it would go away

[fonzieskatesurf]

I'm 45yrs old having a hard time breathing, lack of sleep, fatigue, raising my 3yr old. I feel I have Heart problems but i don't even smoke and drink at all. Is it cuz of my lifetime eating junk foods like chocolate? I stretch daily and skateboard/run/walk to work 5 days a week.

So *Why Am I Feeling This Way?!*

[hauwa-kuluabubakar]

Your beads are so gorgeous ! They look like the ones kanuri women wear ❤️😍

[dorothybeveridge]

Hi . I’m 76 & suffering from anxiety . I’m on meds but I’m still anxious . I also have vulvadinia, burning & sore to sit or walking. I can’t get out because of sore legs . Can you help me please . I’m desperate for help . I do deep breathing & relaxation but it doesn’t help . Please help me . X

[catherinec]

Any idea on elderly senior that has anxiety. Meds aren't an option due to kidneys can't handle it. So bad she starts fights with anyone all the time.

[dove]

No drugs like marijuana is healthy.nor is it spiritually & morally correct. . Prayer & meditation & worship Almighty God through Jesus Christ who created us.Hes the author, & trials & tribulation will come, but Faith & trust overcomes it.