“Can bipolar disorder continue into the elderly years?”
I am a 43 year old female. My father has bipolar disorder and is in his 70s. Can bipolar disorder continue into the elderly years?
5 Answers
PsychiatristPsychiatrist
Yes! Proper monitoring of benefits and adverse effects must continue by a conscientious psychiatrist.
Yes, it can. Most importantly, people need to be followed for any chronic illness by an expert to customize intervention and treatment.
Lance Steinberg MD, Inc.
Lance Steinberg MD, Inc.
Yes, it can.
Yes, the type of the depression will not change just because you turn 65. He needs to follow up with psychiatrist.
Thanks,
HH
Thanks,
HH
Yes
