Agoraphobia is the fear of situations that can be difficult to escape or avoiding places that you feel no help will come if something terrible happens. It is a type of anxiety disorder. Such people are afraid to leave home alone, to wait in line, or to use public transportation.
Late-Onset Agoraphobia: Causes and Management
Late onset Agoraphobia is a complex anxiety disorder (physical or emotional response), which suddenly occurs that affects elderly people, leading normal lives.