April 6, 2020
Identifying and preventing alcohol abuse in Toronto's seniors and elders: according to the NCADD, between 6 and 11 percent of elderly hospital admissions are due to alcohol or drug related problems.
Numerous studies on the effects of alcohol consumption in seniors indicate that moderate drinking by seniors can have a positive impact on general health. However, there is also a concern that heavy drinking can have adverse effects, and that alcohol abuse is often missed in the senior population.
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