Unhealthy Alcohol Use in Older Adults

by Erin L. Woodhead

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Unhealthy Alcohol Use in Older Adults

Up-to-date guidance on assessing and treating unhealthy alcohol use in older adults

  • Explores models and theories
  • Examines assessment options
  • Illustrated with clinical pearls and vignettes
  • Considers cultural aspects
  • Provides printable tools

As our population ages, practitioners find themselves working with older adults more frequently. Alcohol use problems among older adults are often underdiagnosed and undertreated, and there are few treatments designed specifically for this client group. This practical guide provides practitioners with up-to-date information on assessing and treating unhealthy alcohol use among older adults. With a focus on evidence-based treatments, it is highly relevant to practitioners working across a variety of settings. Through the author’s expertise, we learn about the prevalence of alcohol use among older adults, the models for understanding unhealthy use, and the different screening and assessment options as well as the treatment possibilities relevant to health care and social service providers. Assessment and treatment options highlight the need to consider lifespan development when providing care as well as the relevance of common life transitions and generational differences. Clinical pearls and vignettes illuminate treatment approaches and further sections discuss pharmacological interventions and cultural considerations. Printable tools are available in an appendix. This book is a must for practitioners from diverse settings who work with older adults.

The materials for this book can be downloaded from the Hogrefe website after registration.

Praise for the book

“This is a must-read for every mental health practitioner who works with older adults. From assessment to the most effective treatments for unhealthy alcohol use, this book serves as a go-to resource. Dr. Woodhead deftly integrates key findings from empirical studies with useful clinical pearls and vignettes related to treatment for alcohol use in older adults. Both experienced clinicians and graduate students entering the field will appreciate this well-written guide as an essential, easy-to-read resource on this increasingly important topic.”
Brian Yochim, PhD, ABPP, Board Certified in Clinical Neuropsychology, San Francisco VA Health Care System and University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), CA

“Seasoned clinicians and students alike will benefit from the extensive research base, clinical pearls, and practical tools in this outstanding guide for understanding and managing the unique aspects of alcohol use in older adults. A must-read for professionals assessing and treating older adults!”
Erin Emery-Tiburcio, PhD, ABPP, Associate Professor, Geriatric and Rehabilitation Psychology, Geriatric Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL

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