A national 2008 survey found that about 40 percent of adults ages 65 and older drink alcohol. Older adults can experience a variety of problems from drinking alcohol, especially those who: • Take certain medications There are special considerations facing older adults who drink, including: Increased Sensitivity to Alcohol Increased Health Problems • Diabetes Bad Interactions with Medications • Aspirin Drinking Guidelines for Older Adults • 3 drinks on a given day Drinking more than these amounts puts people at risk of serious alcohol problems. If you have a health problem or take certain medications, you may need to drink less or not at all. Source: NIH National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism |
Older Adults and Alcohol
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