Alcoholism in the elderly is of great concern, however, it is a confusing issue. There are
numerous theories of causation. Elderly alcoholics have been divided into early and late …

Because the older population will increase in the next several decades, the number of
elderly alcoholics will grow. The author presents a review of research on alcoholism among …

Concern for the physical and mental health of the elderly is growing, in part, due to the fact
that the Nation's population is aging. Geriatric alcohol use and abuse and alcohol treatment …

Drinking problems are frequent in older patients, and consequences are significant.
Identification, intervention, and treatment can be highly successful if you remain alert for …

72 SPECLU AGING POPULATIONS AND SYSTEMS LJNKAGES lem by health and social
service staff. Abuse of alcohol by an older person has either been tolerated or overlooked …

The subject of alcoholism in late life has received relatively little attention in the literature.
This is despite the fact that elderly people are particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of …

Alcohol abuse and alcoholism are common but underrecognized problems among older
adults. One third of older alcoholic persons develop a problem with alcohol in later life, while …

Alcohol abuse in old people is often thought to be less common than it really is, perhaps
because it often presents indirectly. In this review, we consider: how definitions of alcohol …

Background. Current paradigms for conceptualizing alcohol-related problems typically focus
on persons who are abusing or dependent on alcohol. These paradigms may not apply to …

▪ Abstract Although older individuals drink less and report fewer alcohol-related problems
than do younger individuals, alcohol use and abuse are significant health issues for older …