Alcohol Abuse in the Elderly
Information about seniors and alcoholism and resources for caregivers who are providing care that is complicated by issues with alcohol abuse.
Alcohol Abuse Articles
Dementia, Caregiving and Alcohol Abuse
My husband's dementia confused brain has allowed for some new strategies in tackling the alcohol use in our household. It is a daily struggle.
8 CommentsAlcohol and the Elderly
Caring for my husband with dementia is complicated by his drinking. Charlie drinks wine to drown his sorrows, making his dementia worse and causing him to fall. But things have changed for the better since I decided to put my foot down.
47 CommentsHelping vs. Enabling: How to Strike a Balance While Caregiving
Family members are often forced to decide between giving in to what a senior wants (or demands) and doing what is best for them. A veteran caregiver offers her tips for recognizing the difference between helping and enabling a loved one.
16 CommentsThe Hazards of Alcoholism in the Elderly
Age-related changes in the body, chronic health conditions, prescription medications and other factors can magnify the effects of alcohol consumption and jeopardize a senior’s health.
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Alcohol Abuse Questions
How do I get my 85-year-old alcoholic mother into a facility?
8 Answersbrandee Answered May 7, 2024I’m struggling with elder addiction and putting others in danger. Do I just have to accept this?
17 Answerslealonnie1 Answered Apr 30, 2024My mom is difficult, to say the least. She has dementia, but is in perfect health otherwise. I had a stroke 6 years ago.
4 AnswersAlvaDeer Answered Apr 22, 2024When parent passes, at what point should an out of state adult child with (officially undiagnosed) dementia who cannot travel alone be told?
4 AnswersJoAnn29 Answered Apr 21, 2024
Alcohol Abuse Discussions
Rant: my mom's caregiver enables her addiction
7 CommentsDaughterof1930 Commented Sep 2021In need of stories about caregiving for end stage liver disease family members.
4 Commentsddbtoth Commented Nov 2020Expect the worst, hope for the best. I wish I could live by that motto, but every time I get to dad's house, it's drama. I'm so tired.
4 CommentsNeedHelpWithMom Commented Oct 2020Wernicke Korsakoff syndrome...
0 CommentsBohdi2020 Posted Jul 2020
Alcohol Abuse Related Topics
- Care Decisions
- Alzheimer's & Dementia
- Burnout
- Violent Behavior
- Cognitive Decline
- Long-distance Caregiving
- Caregiving
- New to Caregiving
- Cancer
- Memory Loss
- Dementia Behaviors
- Signs of Dementia
- Aging in Place
- Early Onset Alzheimer's
- Sandwich Generation
- Sundowner's Syndrome
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Chemotherapy
- Area Agency on Aging