Objective Little prevalence data exist on trauma exposure and posttraumatic stress disorder
(PTSD) in the elderly. The authors examined lifetime exposure to trauma and 12-month …

Abstract Purpose of Review The aim of this paper is to present a succinct summary of the
major scientific findings on trauma, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and aging over the …

Objective: The present study assessed the risk of trauma exposure and subsequent
posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in an elderly community sample. Furthermore, gender …

Objective There is a dearth of community-based epidemiologic literature that examines post-
traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) across the adult lifespan. In the current study the authors …

Objective Authors investigated the nature of delayed-onset posttraumatic stress disorder
(PTSD) among combat veterans. Methods PTSD, along with cognitive and emotional …

Traumatic exposure and its concomitants, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD),
have received much less clinical attention and scientific study in older adults than in persons …

Background: To date, few studies have investigated age differences in posttraumatic stress
disorder (PTSD) symptoms and none has examined age differences across symptom …

Background With an aging population increasing presentations of cases of Post Traumatic
Stress Disorder (PTSD) can be expected to old age services. While progress has been …

Highlights•Prevalence rates of PTSD are significantly lower for older adults.•The
development and course of PTSD in older adults may vary.•Limited research has been …

Objective Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common and disabling condition
following a traumatic event. Despite its high prevalence rates, relatively little is known about …