Older people can also be affected by psychological conditions. There are times when these symptoms first appear in old age. Older persons have a higher prevalence of various medical conditions, which can affect their psychological state.
This is also the age where significant changes occur, and issues such as loneliness and grief are much more common.
Older people can experience psychological symptoms just like people in other age groups. These conditions can include (but are not limited to) depressive disorders, anxiety conditions, and even psychosis and substance use.
Some conditions are more common in older people than people from other age groups. These include age-related cognitive impairments, Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy Body dementia, vascular dementia etc. This is significant because cognitive deficits in dementia can then lead to emotional symptoms. These are called “Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD)”.
BPSD can cause an older person to become depressed, anxious, and violent. This can be extremely hard for the person experiencing these symptoms and their loved ones.
At Norwest Clinic, we provide services to older people for psychological conditions, including BPSD. Nursing homes and residential aged care can also avail of these At Norwest Clinic, we provide services to older people for psychological conditions, including BPSD. We also provide services to nursing homes and residential aged care.
