Learn how alcohol impacts older adults compared to younger individuals.
With 65% of adults over 65 reporting high-risk drinking, it's crucial to understand the risks and effects alcohol can have on aging bodies.
Dr. Koepp covers three primary considerations:
1. Increased Sensitivity: As we age, our tolerance to alcohol decreases, leading to heightened risks of falls, car accidents, and other unintentional injuries.
2. Health Complications: Older adults often have pre-existing health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and osteoporosis, which can be exacerbated by alcohol consumption.
3. Medication Interactions: Many older adults take medications that can dangerously interact with alcohol, causing severe or even deadly effects.
Dr. Koepp also explores the triggers that may lead to increased alcohol consumption in older adults, such as retirement, divorce, or the loss of a loved one. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing the signs of problematic drinking, which can often mimic other medical conditions, making it harder to detect.
Key Takeaways:
- Recognize Signs: Learn about the signs and symptoms of alcohol use disorders in older adults.
- Effective Treatment: Discover that substance use treatment can be highly effective for older adults.
- Role of Caregivers: Understand the crucial role caregivers and healthcare providers play in supporting older adults through transitions and connecting them to appropriate care.
Join Dr. Regina Koepp as she dispels myths about aging and highlights the importance of mental health care for older adults. Remember, there is no expiration date on healing, transformation, and love.
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ABOUT DR. REGINA KOEPP & THE CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND AGING
This is your go-to resource for mental health and aging. I'm your host, Dr. Regina Koepp. I'm a clinical geropsychologist and founder of the Center for Mental Health and Aging. Each week I share expert insights surrounding mental health and aging, dementia, caregiving, and end of life. Each episode contains evidence-based information and resources to help you deepen your understanding of aging and bring caring for older adults to a whole new level.
The Center for Mental Health & Aging is the “go-to” place online for mental health and aging. We’re creating a movement to elevate mental health for older adults through education and access to mental health care.
DISCLAIMER: The material on this site is for informational and educational purposes only. Any comments Dr. Koepp may make on the TV Show, blog, or in response to an individual’s story or comments should not be construed as establishing a psychologist-patient relationship between Dr. Koepp and the individual. None of Dr. Koepp's show, website, social media, comments, or group information should be considered a substitute for individualized medical or mental health assessment, diagnosis, or treatment. Dr. Koepp is only representing herself in her TV Show, blogs, and on her website.
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5 июн 2024
