Study Examines Alcohol Use and Cognitive Decline in the Elderly
Posted on 27. Jan, 2010 by Addiction Intervention.
Studies of alcohol use and cognition among the elderly are rare and have mixed results, but a study of drinking among the elderly in Brazil has found that heavy alcohol use is associated with more memory and cognitive problems than mild-to-moderate alcohol use, especially among women. Results will be published in the April 2010 issue [...]
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How to Combat Your Elderly Parents’ Prescription Drug Abuse
Posted on 23. Jun, 2009 by Addiction Intervention.
By Suzanne Kane
This can be a tough subject to broach with your parents, particularly as they get on in years. But the truth is that as we age, we find ourselves with a variety of health problems, some minor, some serious, that may require a prescription medicine to cure, help alleviate symptoms, or just manage [...]