Anxiety-Related Behaviors in Older Adults: Age Comparisons and Associations with Generalized Anxiety Disorder
This study examined anxiety-related behavioral manifestations in 321 older adults versus 273 younger adults, finding that older adults more frequently engage in overplanning and checking behaviors but less often seek reassurance than younger counterparts. Despite behavioral differences, anxiety-related behaviors showed comparable associations with GAD symptoms across both age groups, suggesting existing anxiety literature applies to older adults and offering clearer diagnostic profiles for late-life GAD.