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 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...Substance Abuse and its Effects on Older Adults
Substance abuse among older adults is a multigenerational issue affecting adult children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. As one of the adult children of an elder with a new alcohol or drug problem, you may be surprised when a loved one with no history of...Substance Use Disorders Among Older Adults
When the Covid-19 pandemic began, much attention was put on a higher risk for older adults to contract the virus and since then a secondary health impact on this age group has become clear. It comes from the impact of social isolation on seniors, many who are living...Hanley Center: Most Insurance Accepted
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