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

Introduction

• Introduction

Module 1: Overview

• Introduction
• Reasons the Problem is Missed
• Module 1 Quiz

Module 2: Alcohol

• Introduction
• The Problem
• Benefits and Risks of Alcohol Use
• Specific Concerns for Older Adults
• Who Should Never Drink Alcohol
• What Can You Do?
• Summary

Module 3: Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medications

• Introduction
• The Problem
• Medication Use
• Factors Contributing to Misuse
• Cultural Factors
• Alcohol-Drug Interactions
• Internet Pharmacies
• Over-the-Counter Medications
• Herbal Remedies
• Summary

Module 4: Barriers to Recognizing Problems

• Introduction
• Barriers
• Summary

Module 5: Signs and Symptoms of Misuse

• Introduction
• Signs and Symptoms of Alcohol Misuse and Abuse
• General Signs of Prescription or Over-the-Counter Medicine Misuse
• Summary

Module 6: Talking About Sensitive Issues

• Introduction
• Guidelines
• Starting the Conversation
• Discussing Other Sensitive Subjects
• Summary

Module 7: Assessing a Problem

• Introduction
• Screening Tools
• Depression
• Summary

Module 8: Preventing Misuse

• Introduction
• General Prevention Tips
• Talk to the Doctor
• Medication Management Tools
• Managing Multiple Medicines
• Medication Management Tools
• Summary

Module 9: Intervention and Treatment

• Introduction
• Intervention
• Treatment
• Summary