Skip to content
Healthy Aging Hub

:

Articles related to focusing on healthy aging, prevention, mobility, cognition, nutrition, independence, and caregiving support.

5 min

At what age does alcohol affect you more?

As people age, their bodies undergo significant physiological changes, leading to an increased sensitivity to alcohol. Around age 65, your body’s altered composition and slower metabolism mean that even small amounts of alcohol can have a more pronounced and longer-lasting effect, directly answering the question: **At what age does alcohol affect you more?** This shift has important implications for health and safety in later life.

Read Healthy Aging
5 min

What are the age related responses to alcohol and why do they change?

Research from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism shows that older adults are significantly more sensitive to alcohol's effects than younger people, even when consuming the same amount. Understanding **what are the age related responses to alcohol** is essential for maintaining health and safety as you age.

Read Healthy Aging