Tag: persistent anxiety

  • Mental Health Challenges of Schizophrenia in Senior Citizens

    Mental Health Challenges of Schizophrenia in Senior Citizens

    Schizophrenia is often associated with younger adults, but it can persist into older age or, in some cases, emerge later in life. In senior citizens, schizophrenia presents unique challenges due to the overlap between age-related changes and psychiatric symptoms. Hallucinations, delusions, disorganised thinking, and social withdrawal may be compounded by declining physical health, cognitive changes,…