Aims Epidemiological surveys over the last 20 years show a steady increase in the amount
of alcohol consumed by older age groups. Physiological changes and an increased …

Background Risk of harm from drinking increases with age as alcohol affects health
conditions and medications that are common in later life. Different types of information and …

Background Harmful alcohol consumption in older people has increased and effective
approaches to understanding and addressing this societal concern are needed. Methods …

Background alcohol may increase risks to late-life health, due to its impact on conditions or
medication. Older adults must weigh up the potential risks of drinking against perceived …

Background Evidence suggests that the use of alcohol among older adults (defined as those
aged 50+) has increased in recent years, with people aged 55–64 now more likely to …

Objective To examine if and how older adults modify their drinking after health deterioration,
and the factors that motivate changing or maintaining stable drinking behaviour. Study …

Background Older individuals are consuming alcohol more frequently yet there is limited
evidence on the effectiveness of current interventions. This systematic review aims to …

There has been increasing recognition that alcohol may be a source of problems for older
people. This has been reflected in the increase in alcohol‐related hospital admissions for …

Background alcohol presents risks to the health of older adults at levels that may have been
'safer'earlier in life. Moderate drinking is associated with some health benefits, and can play …

Objectives This paper presents findings of a qualitative study of older people's use of alcohol
during retirement and identifies ways that an improved understanding of older people's …