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Alcohol and the elderly: a review.

M J Mayer

    Health & Social Work
    |November 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    The number of elderly alcoholics is expected to rise with the aging population. Future social work research should prioritize identifying, diagnosing, and effectively treating alcoholism in older adults.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Addiction Research
    • Social Work Practice

    Background:

    • The global population is aging, leading to a projected increase in elderly individuals.
    • Alcoholism among the elderly is a growing public health concern.
    • Existing research on geriatric alcoholism requires further development.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review current research on alcoholism in the aged population.
    • To highlight the need for focused social work research in this area.
    • To guide future research endeavors concerning elderly alcoholics.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of existing studies on alcoholism in older adults.
    • Synthesis of research findings on prevalence, diagnosis, and treatment.
    • Analysis of trends and gaps in current knowledge.

    Main Results:

    • The elderly population is expanding, correlating with an anticipated rise in elderly alcoholics.
    • Current research on geriatric alcoholism presents significant gaps.
    • Effective identification, diagnosis, and treatment strategies are not well-established.

    Conclusions:

    • Social workers must address the increasing prevalence of alcoholism in older adults.
    • Future research should concentrate on developing reliable methods for identifying and diagnosing elderly alcoholics.
    • Effective, age-specific treatment interventions for geriatric alcoholism need to be a priority.

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