What advice do older adults receive about alcohol consumption?

Authors

Sandra C. Jones, University of WollongongFollow
Don Iverson, University of WollongongFollow
Peter Caputi, University of WollongongFollow

RIS ID

44715

Publication Details

Jones, S. C., Iverson, D. & Caputi, P. (2011). What advice do older adults receive about alcohol consumption?. In Special Issue: Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and other Drugs Conference 2011, 13-16 Nov, 2011, Hobart, Australia. Drug and Alcohol Review, 30 (Suppl. S1), 48-48.

Abstract

Alcohol risks for older people transpose into considerable alcohol-related morbidity and mortality. The 2009 NHMRC Australian Drinking Guidelines recommend ‘Older people . . . consult with their health professionals about the most appropriate level of drinking for their health’ [1]. This study aimed to examine the extent to which older adults engage in, and are prepared to engage in, these conversations with health professionals.