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The Healthy GeezerMore Alcoholism in Retirement Communities? |
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By Fred Cicetti November 16, 2007
A. I could find no information that demonstrated residents of retirement communities drink more. However, these developments are, by nature, more social. So, perhaps you’re just seeing more drinking. With more drinking, you’ll find more people who don’t handle it well. Alcoholism is a serious problem among seniors. Here are just a few statistics that tell the story:
“Alcohol abuse among older adults is something few want to talk about or deal with,” said Charles Curie, former administrator of the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. “Too often family members are ashamed of the problem and choose not to address it. "Health care providers tend not to ask older patients about alcohol abuse if it wasn’t a problem in their lives in earlier years. Sometimes the symptoms are mistaken for those of dementia, depression, or other problems common to older adults," Curie said. "Unfortunately, too many older persons turn to alcohol as a comfort, following the death of a spouse, a divorce, retirement, or some other major life change, unaware that they are markedly affecting the quality of their lives,” he noted. What it isA few definitions:
The American Medical Association publishes the following list of physical symptoms to diagnose alcoholism. If an older person shows several symptoms, there is a high probability of alcoholism. Ask FredIf you would like to ask Fred a question, please use this form. Fred is not able to respond to all questions. Your name will not be used in Fred's column. All Rights Reserved © 2007 by Fred Cicetti Report Your Experience
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