Associations of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Objective Subtle Cognitive Difficulties in Cognitively Unimpaired Older Veterans.

Mary Ellen GarciaPeter RantinsAlin Alshaheri DurazoUriel UriasAlexandra J WeigandKatherine J BangenMark W BondiAmy J JakKatherine J Bangen

Published in: Archives of clinical neuropsychology : the official journal of the National Academy of Neuropsychologists (2024)

Elevated rates of PTSD, but not other psychiatric conditions, were observed among Veterans with Obj-SCD. The prevalence and type of subtle cognitive difficulties associated with PTSD in older Veterans demonstrates a need, and informs potential targets, for intervention. Further work is needed to determine mechanisms of subtle cognitive difficulties in older Veterans with PTSD.

Keyphrases

social support
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posttraumatic stress disorder
middle aged
physical activity
randomized controlled trial
mental health
cognitive decline
climate change