Why is it difficult to diagnose alcoholism and alcohol-related problems with the elderly?
According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), alcohol-related medical emergencies in older adults increased significantly between 2006 and 2016. This statistic underscores a critical problem: it is difficult to diagnose alcoholism and alcohol-related problems with the elderly, leading to missed opportunities for intervention and potentially severe health consequences.