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Alcohol use in late life: Disability and comorbidity

Title
Alcohol use in late life: Disability and comorbidity
Publication type
Journal Article
Year of Publication
2000
Authors
Oslin, D.W.
Journal
Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neurology
Volume
13
Issue
3
Pagination
134 - 140
Date published
2000
ISBN
08919887 (ISSN)
Keywords
Affect, Age Factors, Aged, aging, alcohol, alcohol consumption, Alcoholism, comorbidity, dementia, disability, Disability Evaluation, human, Humans, Mental Disorders, mental health, model, mood, priority journal, review, risk benefit analysis
Abstract
Alcohol use by older adults is common, yet the risks and/or benefits of drinking, especially moderate drinking, are not well understood. Heavy drinking is a well-established factor in causing disability and excessive mortality among all age groups, including the elderly. However, literature is emerging that suggests that among elders with chronic medical and emotional health disorders, even modest alcohol consumption can lead to excessive disability and poorer perceived health. This article reviews the current literature on alcohol use and the relationship to common health problems in late life and suggests a model for examining the interaction of alcohol use and disability. Implications for intervention development are also discussed.
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