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
I am an adult, only child overwhelmed with disabled elderly parent that refuses caregivers and post-surgery rehab.
21 AnswersDanielle123 Answered Mar 22, 2025My husband (85) is moving from early dementia to mid-stage. Dementia due to alcohol abuse. Sober for 15 years.
14 Answerscjvp4241 Replied Mar 15, 2025I have POA for a friend with no family. I am also his healthcare surrogate. What decisions are up to me?
9 AnswersMG8522 Answered Mar 15, 2025Father isn't paying his rent or taking care of himself. What can I do?
8 AnswersBulldog54321 Replied Mar 10, 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
- Long-distance Caregiving
- Caregiving
- New to Caregiving
- Memory Loss
- Cancer
- Signs of Dementia
- Aging in Place
- Early Onset Alzheimer's
- Sandwich Generation
- Chemotherapy
- Area Agency on Aging
- Sundowner's Syndrome
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia