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What is the most common cause of psychotic symptoms in the elderly people?

According to a 2024 review in *Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences*, psychotic symptoms occur in a significant percentage of individuals with dementia. Among the elderly, the single most common cause of psychotic symptoms is dementia-related psychosis, which involves hallucinations and delusions occurring in individuals with neurocognitive disorders. This is distinct from primary psychiatric conditions like schizophrenia that typically have an earlier onset.

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What is the most common psychiatric disorder among the elderly?

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 14% of adults aged 60 and over live with a mental disorder. In this comprehensive guide, we address the critical question: what is the most common psychiatric disorder among the elderly, and how can it be identified and managed?

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