title: Late-onset paranoid disorder.
abstract: While the onset of paranoid states in the geriatric population has received some attention, recent research results on such proposed etiological factors as sensory impairments, cognitive decline, and pre-existing schizophrenia-spectrum pathologies remain equivocal. The authors present an alternative hypothesis positioning the interaction of pre-existing narcissistic personality features with unique aspects of the aging process. Case studies and innovative treatment strategies are discussed.
authors: New York University Medical Center.
authors: Carmen C Brenes
authors: CCB
authors: Jette
authors: New York University Medical Center.
authors: Rochelle L
authors: RL
authors: Winnett
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003702:Delusions / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010259:Paranoid Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D011613:Psychotherapy; D012931:Social Environment