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Seniors & Drinking

Updated: January 7, 2009
Some experts characterize alcohol abuse among seniors as a silent epidemic. It`s estimated 1.5 million people age 65 and older have some problem cause or aggravated by alcohol abuse. What can you do? Tips shared by Sheryl Bautch of Family Service. SIGNS THERE MAY BE A PROBLEM -Drinking to calm nerves, forget worries, reduce depression -Lying about the amount of alcohol consumed -Loss of appetite -Increased falls or accidents -The need to consume ever-increasing amounts of alcohol to reach the desired effect 5 FEBRUARY 2004

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