Post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms can resurface later in life, particularly during significant life changes. Major life events such as retirement, illness, or loss can trigger the reappearance of these symptoms.

The body and brain can remain on high alert long after the initial trauma has passed. This is because the brain continues to react to the perceived danger, even if it is no longer present.

Further information on why trauma persists and how families and caregivers can recognize its effects is available from the Aging Untold experts. They provide insight into the complexities of PTSD and its impact on individuals over time.