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Drinking patterns and abstinence among the elderly.

R L Douglass1, E O Schuster, S C McClelland

  • 1Department of Community Medicine, School of Medicine, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan 48201.

The International Journal of the Addictions
|April 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

This study addresses the lack of research on alcohol use in the elderly. It examines consumption patterns, abstinence, and the impact of aging and economic security on older adults' drinking habits.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Public Health
  • Substance Abuse Research

Background:

  • Limited research exists on alcohol use and abuse among the elderly population.
  • Existing theoretical perspectives on alcohol-related issues in older adults are often contradictory and lack empirical testing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review principal theoretical perspectives on alcohol use among the elderly.
  • To present recent data on alcohol consumption patterns and abstinence in noninstitutionalized older adults.
  • To investigate the influence of chronological age and economic security on alcohol consumption in this demographic.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a probability sample of noninstitutionalized elderly individuals.
  • Collected data on alcohol consumption patterns and abstinence rates.

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  • Analyzed the relationship between increasing age, economic security, and alcohol intake.

    • Main Results:

    • Presents data on current alcohol consumption patterns among the elderly.
    • Highlights rates of abstinence within the studied elderly population.
    • Identifies the influence of advancing age and economic security on drinking behaviors.

    Conclusions:

    • The study provides current data on elderly alcohol consumption, filling a research gap.
    • Findings offer insights into how aging and economic factors affect alcohol use in older adults.
    • Emphasizes the need for further research and targeted interventions for alcohol-related issues in the elderly.