Anxiety and Related Symptoms in Older Persons With Dementia: Directions for Practice |
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| Authors: | Kimberly P. McClive-Reed Zvi D. Gellis |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Institute of Gerontology, School of Social Welfare, State University of New York at Albany , Albany , New York , USA;2. Bureau of Chronic Disease, Epidemiology and Surveillance, New York State Department of Health , Albany , New York , USA kmcclivereed@gmail.com;4. Center for Mental Health and Aging, School of Social Policy &5. Practice, University of Pennsylvania , Philadelphia , Pennsylvania , USA |
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Anxiety disorders and related symptoms commonly occur in older people with cognitive impairment or dementia, significantly worsening functioning and reducing quality of life. This review of the literature outlines the extent of the problem, and focuses on current best practices in psychosocial interventions anxiety in persons with dementia. Discussion follows on promising nonpharmacological interventions that are recommended for further consideration and future research. |
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| Keywords: | dementia anxiety BPSD |
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