Eating Disorders in Older Age: A Scoping Review | Synapse
March 28, 2026
Eating Disorders in Older Age: A Scoping Review
Key Points
To examine the occurrence and treatment of eating disorders in midlife and older adults.
Conducted a scoping review of existing literature on eating disorders in older adults.
Focused on multidisciplinary and biopsychosocial interventions.
Evaluated the impact of age-related health complexities on treatment.
Emphasized the prevalence of eating disorders in midlife and older individuals.
Found that traditional treatment models may not adequately address the unique challenges faced by this age group.
Recommended a more integrative approach considering both medical and psychosocial factors.
Abstract
Clinicians should consider ED in midlife and older adults and adopt multidisciplinary, biopsychosocial approaches that account for age-related medical complexity and psychosocial context.