Tag: alcoholism and the elderly

Alcohol Abuse a Growing Problem for Older Adults

The Administration on Aging and The Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration issued a brief on Alcohol Misuse and Abuse Prevention. Community surveys have estimated the prevalence of problem drinking among older adults from 1 percent to 16 percent, depending on the definitions of older adults, at-risk and problem drinking,...

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Eat Drink and Be Merry – Scientists Said So!

Leave it to German researchers to conduct a study where they found that elderly adults who consume about two alcoholic beverages per day are at a significantly lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and dementia than non-drinkers. Researchers said that study subjects were 30% less likely to develop dementia, and...

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Hospital Delirium – Protecting Your Elders

About a third of patients over age 70 experience hospital delirium, and the consequences can be serious, delaying a patientäó»s recovery and even leading to placement in a nursing home. Elderly patients who experience delirium are also more likely to develop dementia later on, and more likely to die sooner...

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Alcoholism in the Elderly a Growing Problem

Elderly people with drinking problems consume significantly more alcohol than their younger counterparts according to a study presented at the Gerontological Society of America. Younger alcoholics typically consume between 25 and 35 drinks per week, according to a report from Ohio State University. Older adults binge drink an average of...

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