Jove
Visualize
Contact Us

Related Experiment Videos

Alcoholism after sixty.

P J Bloom

    American Family Physician
    |August 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Older adults can develop alcohol abuse, with some starting heavy drinking after age 60. This behavior may stem from learned helplessness, but treatment is effective once recognized.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    [Quality, the future for food agriculture! Producers, processors, consumers, same battle...].

    Acta clinica Belgica·1999
    Same author

    Evaluation of a dereverberation technique with normal and impaired listeners.

    British journal of audiology·1982
    Same author

    Determination of monaural sensitivity changes due to the pinna by use of minimum-audible-field measurements in the lateral vertical plane.

    The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America·1977
    See all related articles
    JoVE
    x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
    ABOUT JoVE
    OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
    AUTHORS
    Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
    LIBRARIANS
    TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
    RESEARCH
    JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
    EDUCATION
    JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
    Terms & Conditions of Use
    Privacy Policy
    Policies

    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Addiction Psychiatry
    • Behavioral Science

    Background:

    • Alcohol abuse presents unique challenges in the elderly population.
    • A notable number of individuals initiate heavy alcohol consumption after the age of 60.
    • Excessive drinking in seniors may be a coping strategy linked to psychological factors.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the distinct characteristics and behaviors associated with alcohol abuse in the elderly.
    • To investigate the potential link between late-onset heavy drinking and the concept of learned helplessness.
    • To highlight the importance of recognizing alcohol abuse for effective intervention in older adults.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative analysis of behavioral patterns in elderly individuals with alcohol abuse.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Review of psychological theories, including learned helplessness, in the context of late-onset alcoholism.
  • Case study approach to identify commonalities in the elderly alcoholic population.

    • Main Results:

    • Elderly individuals exhibit specific patterns in the development of alcohol abuse.
    • Onset of heavy drinking after age 60 is a significant phenomenon.
    • Learned helplessness is a potential explanatory concept for excessive alcohol use in this demographic.

    Conclusions:

    • Alcohol abuse in the elderly is a distinct issue requiring specific consideration.
    • Early recognition of alcohol abuse is crucial for initiating successful treatment.
    • Interventions tailored to the elderly alcoholic population can yield positive outcomes.