Alcohol Use and the Older Adult Woman
Alcohol Use and the Older Adult Woman
In summary, SBIRT is the recommended approach for identifying persons engaged in at-risk alcohol use. It is particularly important that an SBIRT approach is used with older women because changes in metabolism and the aging process increase their risk for adverse outcomes with or without an alcohol use disorder. SBIRT is an evidence-based approach that has usefulness for the APN to address possible at-risk drinking in the older woman and prevent further alcohol-associated harm. SBIRT provides the APN with the tools needed to help at-risk older women reduce their risk within a supportive context, thus reducing their risk of alcohol-related adverse outcomes. For women who need referral for further assessment and possible treatment, a collaborative model provides further support.
Conclusion
In summary, SBIRT is the recommended approach for identifying persons engaged in at-risk alcohol use. It is particularly important that an SBIRT approach is used with older women because changes in metabolism and the aging process increase their risk for adverse outcomes with or without an alcohol use disorder. SBIRT is an evidence-based approach that has usefulness for the APN to address possible at-risk drinking in the older woman and prevent further alcohol-associated harm. SBIRT provides the APN with the tools needed to help at-risk older women reduce their risk within a supportive context, thus reducing their risk of alcohol-related adverse outcomes. For women who need referral for further assessment and possible treatment, a collaborative model provides further support.
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