title: Anxiety disorders and insomnia in geriatric patients.
abstract: Anxiety and insomnia are among the more frequently encountered problems in geriatric cases. The effective clinical approach identifies underlying diagnostic syndromes or general medical conditions. An integrated approach to management combines pharmacotherapy and behavioral interventions as appropriate. Overall the prognosis for most patients is excellent.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, Nebraska, USA.
authors.forename: D G
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Folks
authors.forename: W C
authors.initials: WC
authors.lastname: Fuller
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001008:Anxiety Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000523:psychology; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016584:Panic Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology; D010348:Patient Care Team; D007319:Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000523:psychology
chemical_list: D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents