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Problems of Alcohol and Drug Use in the Elderly
| Content Provider | Scilit |
|---|---|
| Author | Iber, Frank Lynn |
| Copyright Year | 2020 |
| Description | The graying of America is resulting in more and more free-living Americans who are retired from the workforce. This group has the most resources to spend and the most leisure time. Although the majority of the elderly (over age 55) are healthy and living in private homes or apartments, increasing numbers are feeling financial strictures because inflation has outstripped many retirement plans. The presence of many chronic forms of illness along with diminished physical capacity is widespread, placing financial and emotional burdens that are often poorly met by local social and medical programs. The elderly use the most prescription medications and the most over-the-counter drugs. It is little wonder that there is an increasing recognition of problems of drug abuse and alcoholism in older subjects. Book Name: Alcohol and Drug Abuse as Encountered in Office Practice |
| Related Links | https://content.taylorfrancis.com/books/download?dac=C2006-0-13234-5&isbn=9781003067696&doi=10.1201/9781003067696-39&format=pdf |
| Ending Page | 283 |
| Page Count | 7 |
| Starting Page | 277 |
| DOI | 10.1201/9781003067696-39 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited |
| Publisher Date | 2020-07-24 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Book Name: Alcohol and Drug Abuse As Encountered in Office Practice Gerontology Alcoholism Problems Drug Abuse Retired Chronic Forms Diminished Physical Elderly Use |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Chapter |
