Senior Health: Common Signs of Alcohol Abuse in Older Adults

Vancouver Senior Home Care  |  May 21, 2019

What Every Senior and Family in Vancouver, BC, Needs to Know About Alcohol Abuse

Alcohol Abuse | You may enjoy a drink or two now and again. This is normal. Many seniors can drink in moderation without doing any damage to their health. You should be aware of the effect it can have on them and how it is processed by an older body, and the signs of alcohol abuse in seniors.

Did you know that over 10 percent and as many as 15% of alcoholics start drinking after 65? Alcoholism is a huge concern within the senior community.

Alcohol Abuse in Seniors is Different

• The way the body processes alcohol changes over time. Seniors have much slower metabolisms, which means that alcohol stays in their system for much longer.
• At the same time, older adults can become intoxicated much more quickly and intensely than younger individuals.
• Intoxication also feels very different for seniors as they have a much lower tolerance for alcohol.
• Several chronic health conditions seniors often face can be exacerbated by alcohol abuse.

If You Are Worried About Alcohol Abuse Ask Yourself These Questions:

• Do they feel ill-tempered often?
• Are they having trouble sleeping?
• Have they ever sustained an injury while intoxicated?
• Do they ever have a drink or two because they are feeling depressed or anxious?
• Have they lost their appetite?
• Have their hygiene-related habits declined recently?
• Has your senior parent’s physician recommended they avoid alcohol altogether?

Answering YES to any of the above means it may be time to speak to about alcohol abuse. Comfort Keepers® Vancouver can help.

The Best Senior Home Care Provider in Vancouver, BC, is Comfort Keepers®

Many families prefer Comfort Keepers® when arranging senior home care services for a loved one in or around Vancouver, British Columbia. 

If you are concerned about the health and well-being of your aging loved ones, we can help with 24-hour care. Comfort Keepers Vancouver also provides home care services like respite care, overnight care, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia care, personal care, and more! 

Comfort Keepers® Vancouver Can Help with Companion Care and Interactive Caregiving™

Personal and empathetic care starts in the heart and allows us to meet our clients’ needs. Comfort Keeper’s philosophy is to elevate the human spirit, and our caregivers ensure your loved one experiences a better quality of life.

Trained caregivers help provide our senior clients with personal home care to help maintain the highest possible quality of life, keeping them happy and healthy at home. Our Interactive Caregiving™ delivers a system of care that addresses safety, nutrition, mind, body, and activities of daily living (ADLs).

Bring The Best Home Care Assistance for Seniors Right Where You Live with Comfort Keepers®

Comfort Keepers® Vancouver is proud to provide elder care in homes throughout Vancouver, keeping seniors safe in their homes. We provide home care for the seniors of Vancouver and the surrounding areas of Burnaby, Langley, Maple Ridge, and Richmond. Please call (604) 689-8609. 

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Learn more about our unique service, which offers personal care, companionship care, palliative care, and end-of-life care by contacting the Comfort Keepers® Vancouver office.

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