Supporting older adults who misuse alcohol

Davenport, Caroline; Craven, Rachael

Abstract

Older adulthood is a unique time of transition often referred to as the ‘golden years’. It is characterised by positive life experiences such as retirement, but also by a loss of routine and familiarity. Literature identifies alcohol misuse as a growing issue in this population, yet the stigma, narratives, and patterns of drinking can be a barrier to health. This article identifies that older adulthood is a period where nurses can offer health education and support into the later years, using their unique relationship with patients to support healthy behaviours.

Citation

Davenport, C., & Craven, R. (2024). Supporting older adults who misuse alcohol. Nursing older people, https://doi.org/10.7748/nop.2024.e1469

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Dec 13, 2023
• Online Publication Date: May 22, 2024
• Publication Date: 2024
• Deposit Date: Mar 26, 2024
• Publicly Available Date: May 28, 2024
• Journal: Nursing older people
• Print ISSN: 1472-0795
• Publisher: RCN Publishing (RCNi)
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.7748/nop.2024.e1469
• Keywords: Healthy ageing; Mental health; Older people; Patient experience; Patients; Professional; Stigma; Substance misuse
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4611945