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Older people and alcohol

Older people and alcohol. John Reading, Chief Executive. Who are the older drinkers. The early onset drinker or survivor; Late onset drinkers or reactors; Intermittent or binge drinkers. Evidence. More older people are reporting drinking at increasing risk levels;

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Older people and alcohol

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  1. Older people and alcohol John Reading, Chief Executive

  2. Who are the older drinkers • The early onset drinker or survivor; • Late onset drinkers or reactors; • Intermittent or binge drinkers.

  3. Evidence • More older people are reporting drinking at increasing risk levels; • Increasing risk means more than recommended guidelines; • Increasing risk leads to higher risk of high blood pressure, liver problems, some cancers, falls, accidents, cognitive impairment.

  4. Why highlight? • Maintaining healthy lifestyles for older people; • Quality of life issues; • Older drinkers may become vulnerable.

  5. Services for older people • Alcohol services are not geared to older drinkers; • BUT we can be; • We want to work with you to identify how best to do this; • Please contact me on 01323 433163; • Or my colleague, Jo Utting, Senior Nurse, on 01323 712000.

  6. Thank you

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