Psychiatria pre prax 3/2013
Anxiety and anxiety disorders in dementia
The article summarizes the basic literature knowledge concerning this issue, making reference to the Rating Anxiety in Dementia (RAID) scale by Shankar, et al. and the revised diagnostic criteria for generalized anxiety disorder in persons with dementia as proposed by Starkstein, et al. Also presented are some recommendations concerning psychotherapeutic approaches and pharmacotherapy of anxiety disorders in the elderly with dementia.
