10-15% of people don’t start to drink heavily until they are older in age, according to UCLA professor Dr. Alison Moore.
Additionally, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence says that 50% of seniors that live in communal living facilities such as nursing homes and assisted living facilities have “alcohol -related problems”.
This December, Cypress HomeCare Solutions wants to shed light on a difficult, yet important topic: Alcohol and Drug Abuse in the elderly.
Click to find out more about alcoholism in seniors and how to get help for you or a loved one.