How to Talk to an Older Adult About Addiction
Talking to an older adult about addiction can feel intimidating, emotional, and even heartbreaking, especially when the person is someone you love and respect. Many families worry about damaging the relationship, offending them, or triggering shame. Others hesitate...
Alcohol-Related Dementia: When Addiction Mimics Cognitive Decline
Updated 8/4/2026 Clinically reviewed by Dr. John Dyben, DHSc, LMFT, MCAP, – Chief Clinical Officer, Hanley Center It’s easy to assume memory loss or confusion is simply part of aging or a sign of dementia. But for some older adults, long-term alcohol use may...
Opioids and Dementia
Pain management in older adults often involves medications like opioids, which may exacerbate cognitive decline. Dementia encompasses progressive cognitive disorders like Alzheimer’s, marked by memory loss and behavioral changes affecting daily life. Opioids and...
What Makes Hanley’s Older Adult Program Different?
With drug use among adults ages 65 and older on the rise, the number of older adults needing treatment has increased over the last two decades. It’s projected to continue to rise throughout the remainder of the 2020s. As pioneers in treatment for seniors, Hanley...
Benefits of Age-Specific Addiction Treatment for Older Adults
Age-specific addiction treatment can provide older adults with the unique challenges they face during addiction recovery. This type of care takes into account the physical, mental, and social needs of this population. By addressing these needs, older adults in...Insurance Can Cover up to 100% of Treatment
We offer free, no obligation health insurance benefit checks. If you are currently insured, your treatment could be covered partially or in full.
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