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Helping older adults cope with tragedy

Authors :
Lantz, Melinda S.
Buchalter, Eric N.
Source :
Geriatrics. Dec, 2001, Vol. 56 Issue 12, 35
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Case presentation A 78-year-old widow presents to her primary care physician with complaints of severe anxiety, insomnia, overwhelming fearfulness, and an unrelenting feeling that 'something terrible is going to happen.' [...]

Subjects

Subjects :
Aged -- Psychological aspects
Post-traumatic stress disorder -- Diagnosis
Health
Seniors

Details

ISSN :
0016867X
Volume :
56
Issue :
12
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Geriatrics
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.84559925

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