Clinical Case Review: Geriatric Psychiatry: Anxiety and Exercise

Drs. Julie L. Wetherell and George Dawson

Recognize many of the myths about anxiety in older persons; Discuss the comorbidity of anxiety disorders in older persons; Compare pharmacology and psychotherapy as treatments for anxiety disorders in older persons; Cite evidence that exercise has positive effects on the central nervous system; and Suggest an exercise regimen that I within the abilities of an older person.