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Facts About Aging and Alcohol

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Alcohol may act differently in older people than in younger people. Some older people can feel “high” without increasing the amount of alcohol they drink. This “high” can make them more likely to have accidents, including falls and fractures and car crashes. Also, older women are more sensitive than men to the effects of alcohol.

Drinking too much alcohol over a long time can:

  • Lead to some kinds of cancer, liver damage, immune system disorders, and brain damage.
  • Worsen some health conditions like osteoporosis, diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, ulcers, memory loss and mood disorders.
  • Make some medical problems hard for doctors to find and treat — for example, alcohol causes changes in the heart and blood vessels. These changes can dull pain that might be a warning sign of a heart attack.
  • Cause some older people to be forgetful and confused — these symptoms could be mistaken for signs of Alzheimer’s disease.

Learn more about how alcohol affects older women.

Arch Creek Senior Care Services, is a privately-owned company operated by a Registered Nurse, who is
compassionate about providing care to seniors in the community. We provide in home care in Aventura, Miami, Miami Beach, Sunny Isles, Bal Harbour, North Miami Beach, Brickell, Coral Cables and surrounding areas.

Arch Creek Senior Care Services offers complete personal and home care services that allow seniors to maintain their dignity and independence, wherever they call home. We accept long term care insurance.

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