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...
Are You Ever Too Old to Get Sober?
Regardless of how long your loved one has had a drinking problem, there is no cutoff age for finally getting sober. Your loved one may have started abusing alcohol in the Sixties or Seventies and it’s a way of life, or they may have only become a heavy drinker...
Alcohol Use Rising in Older Adults
As the youngest Baby Boomers approach the age of sixty, the rising rates of alcohol use among this entire generation are getting attention. Alcohol’s impact on an aging brain and body can be significant, especially for seniors already taking prescription medications...
Alcohol and Aging: A Look at Alcohol Abuse in Seniors
Seniors living alone aren’t the only ones at risk for abusing alcohol. Even those living in community settings, such as nursing homes or assisted living facilities, can develop a severe drinking problem. Recognizing this kind of substance use in a loved one over the...
10 Signs of Alcohol Abuse in Older Adults
The changes brought on during late adulthood can be dramatic and come on suddenly. It can mean a big impact on a person’s health, lifestyle, and social connections. These changes can make adjusting to the new normal difficult for a person over the age of 65. They can...Hanley Center: Most Insurance Accepted
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