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| Alcohol abuse and self-neglect in the elderly | | Author(s) | Richard D Blondell |
| Journal title | Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, vol 11, no 2, 1999 |
| Pages | pp 55-76 |
| Source | http://www.tandfonline.com |
| Keywords | Alcoholism ; Self care capacity ; At risk ; Neglect [care] ; United States of America. |
| Annotation | Approximately 1% to 3% of older people in the US suffer from the consequences of excessive alcohol consumption. Many drink amounts of alcohol that place them at risk for alcohol-related problems. Alcoholism is thought to be a significant contributor to the aetiology of self-neglect among older people. Those affected can suffer from malnutrition, develop chronic health problems, acquire unintentional injuries, become depressed, neglect their healthcare needs, and isolate themselves from friends and family. Premature death can result. Professionals who provide services to older people with alcohol-related problems have a critical role to play by screening these individuals for an alcohol use disorder and then encouraging them to participate in treatment. Identification of and intervention for an alcohol use disorder may contribute to the prevention of self-neglect among older people. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-000531214 A |
| Classmark | ETA: CA: CA3: QNR: 7T |
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