Abstract
There is extensive empirical support for the use of exposure therapy in treating posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD); however, there is little documented research on the use of these treatments with older adults. Questions exist regarding the appropriateness of exposure therapy with this population, given that the treatment is intense and often involves autonomic nervous system arousal. The current case study details a course of prolonged exposure (PE) therapy in an 88-year-old, World War II veteran, diagnosed with PTSD. The patient was found to respond remarkably well to the treatment and his posttraumatic stress symptoms decreased to subclinical levels in seven sessions. Concerns regarding the appropriateness of using PE to treat older adults are addressed.
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