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[Alcohol and older women]
1Unité de soins gériatriques, CHU Grenoble-Alpes, avenue des Maquis-du-Grésivaudan, 38700 La Tronche, France.
Revue De L'Infirmiere
|December 9, 2023
Summary
Alcoholism in elderly women, often hidden due to social isolation, worsens aging impacts. Geriatric teams need specific care approaches to address this high-dependence issue.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Geriatric Medicine
- Addiction Studies
Context:
- Alcoholism in elderly women is frequently linked to social isolation, including widowhood and estrangement.
- This demographic exhibits a high level of dependence on alcohol, often remaining invisible to healthcare providers.
- Alcohol abuse potentiates age-related vulnerabilities and exacerbates the overall impact of aging.
Purpose:
- To explore the challenges of identifying and addressing alcoholism in elderly women.
- To define appropriate care and support strategies for geriatric teams.
- To establish clear care objectives for managing late-life alcoholism.
Summary:
- Elderly women's alcoholism, exacerbated by social isolation, presents unique challenges due to its often-hidden nature and high dependence.
- Geriatric care teams must develop tailored approaches to recognize and support this vulnerable population.
- Addressing late-life alcoholism requires specific objectives focused on reducing dependence and mitigating aging-related risks.
Impact:
- Highlights the critical need for specialized geriatric care for elderly women with alcohol dependence.
- Informs the development of targeted interventions and support systems.
- Aims to improve health outcomes and quality of life for aging women facing alcoholism.
Keywords:
accompagnementalcohol dependencealcoolodépendancefemme âgée de plus de 75 ansisolationisolementsupportwomen over 75More Related Videos
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