CONTENTS

Table of Contents
Introduction

1. Overview
2. Alcohol
3. Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medications
4. Barriers to Recognizing Problems
5. Signs and Symptoms of Misuse
6. Talking About Sensitive Issues
7. Assessing a Problem
8. Preventing Misuse
9. Intervention and Treatment

Supplements
Resources

Alcohol, Medication and Older Adults
For Those Who Care About or Care for an Older Adult

Summary

• A variety of intervention and treatment options have been effective with older adults.
• Intervention and treatment are part of a continuum of care - offer the least intensive interventions first.
• It is important to tailor the intervention and treatment to the individual needs of the older adult. One size does not fit all.