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
My husband (85) is moving from early dementia to mid-stage. Dementia due to alcohol abuse. Sober for 15 years.
13 AnswersLlamalover47 Replied 15 min agoFather isn't paying his rent or taking care of himself. What can I do?
8 AnswersBulldog54321 Replied Mar 10, 2025My mom has dementia and can't walk. Her husband is an alcoholic on a walker. I have POA over Mom. Can I divorce him?
26 AnswersMiaMoor Answered Feb 28, 2025My half brother has dementia and will not go to a doctor or take meds. He is also drinking pretty heavy daily.
4 AnswersIsthisrealyreal Answered Feb 28, 2025
Alcohol Abuse Discussions
I am married to an alcoholic for 57 years and it is getting worse. Want to get out of abusive relationship but do not know how. I am 76 yrs.old.
5 CommentsScampie1 Commented Nov 4, 2024Rant: 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 2020
Alcohol Abuse Related Topics
- Care Decisions
- Alzheimer's & Dementia
- Burnout
- Violent Behavior
- Cognitive Decline
- Dementia Behaviors
- Caregiving
- Long-distance Caregiving
- New to Caregiving
- Memory Loss
- Cancer
- Signs of Dementia
- Aging in Place
- Early Onset Alzheimer's
- Sandwich Generation
- Chemotherapy
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Sundowner's Syndrome
- Area Agency on Aging