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How to Help an Elderly Adult
How to Talk to an Troubled Older Person
Alcoholism and the misuse of prescription drugs is becoming a life-threatening epidemic in older people. Find out how you can help. Read More
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How to Talk to an Older Person Who Has a Problem with Alcohol or Medications
Alcoholism and the misuse of prescription drugs is becoming a life-threatening epidemic in older people. Find out how you can help.
If You Are Concerned About an Elderly Person

Families, friends, and healthcare professionals often overlook an elderly person's problems with alcohol and other drug use, which may get mistaken for another health condition.
Elderly Vignette: Mrs. Abraham

Mrs. Abraham is a 78-year-old woman who lives by herself in a small town.




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