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Smoking cessation in the elderly.

David W Appel¹, Thomas K Aldrich

¹Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, 1300 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461, USA.

Clinics in Geriatric Medicine

|May 9, 2003

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Older smokers can successfully quit smoking when provided with appropriate support and tools. Encouraging participation in cessation programs highlighting health benefits and risk avoidance leads to comparable quit rates to younger smokers.

Area of Science:

Public Health
Gerontology
Addiction Medicine

Background:

Smoking cessation offers significant health benefits at any age.
Despite awareness of risks, older smokers often face skepticism and fatalism regarding quitting.

Purpose of the Study:

To encourage older smokers to participate in cessation programs.
To highlight the health benefits and risks avoided by quitting smoking for older adults.

Main Methods:

Enrollment in programs emphasizing health benefits and risk avoidance.
Utilizing behavioral modification techniques, stress management, and relaxation strategies.
Providing support for withdrawal symptoms and regular follow-up.

Main Results:

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Older smokers achieve quit rates comparable to younger smokers when provided with necessary tools.
Program participation can overcome skepticism, fatalism, and self-doubt in older quitters.

Conclusions:

Older smokers should be actively encouraged to join cessation programs.
Physician encouragement and promotion of self-confidence are crucial for successful quitting.
Behavioral modification and ongoing support are key components for achieving sustained smoking cessation in older adults.