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Is schizophrenia more common in older people? Separating fact from myth

The number of older adults living with schizophrenia is steadily rising, a trend linked to increased life expectancy. While the incidence of new cases decreases with age, understanding if **is schizophrenia more common in older people?** involves exploring the distinction between disease onset and overall population prevalence in the context of longer lifespans.

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What causes very late-onset schizophrenia?

While schizophrenia typically emerges in young adulthood, a form called very late-onset schizophrenia-like psychosis (VLOSLP) can begin after age 60. Understanding what causes very late-onset schizophrenia is complex, pointing to a combination of age-related neurological changes, genetic vulnerability, and environmental stressors.

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What is the differential diagnosis of the older patient with psychotic symptoms?

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, new-onset psychosis in later life is often a symptom of an underlying medical or neurological illness, not a primary psychiatric disorder. Unraveling **what is the differential diagnosis of the older patient with psychotic symptoms?** requires a careful, comprehensive approach to avoid misdiagnosis and ensure proper treatment.

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