by Amanda Brahlek | Oct 15, 2025 | Patient Article
Coping with Depression and the Holidays Facts About Depression The Holidays After the Terrorist Attacks Nursing Home Residents For most of us, the holidays are a time to gather with friends and family, celebrate, reflect on the past and plan for the future. However,...
by Amanda Brahlek | Oct 15, 2025 | Patient Article
Consumer/Patient Information Information for older adults, family members, and caregivers can be found under the following categories. Order these brochures online at the AAGP Bookstore. Alcohol/Drug Abuse/Misuse Substance Abuse and Misuse Among Older Adults:...
by Amanda Brahlek | Oct 15, 2025 | Patient Article
Today, thoughts of aging gracefully have been replaced by efforts to age successfully. As we age and look forward to longer life expectancies than past generations, we strive to age with good health. How do we do this? By eating nutritiously. Limiting alcohol. Keeping...
by Amanda Brahlek | Oct 15, 2025 | Patient Article
Insomnia is Not a Normal Part of Aging Insomnia is a common complaint among older adults. Many assume that getting older means no longer sleeping well. However, illness, inactivity, poor sleep habits, and the inappropriate use of alcohol, caffeine and tobacco—rather...
by Amanda Brahlek | Oct 15, 2025 | Patient Article
Tabla de Contenidos: Comprendiendo y Reconociendo las Necesidades Especiales de las Familias y las Personas a Cargo del Paciente Cinco Reacciones en el Ajuste de la Familia Cuidando a la Persona a Cargo del Paciente Ayuda para las Familias y Personas a Cargo del...
by Amanda Brahlek | Oct 15, 2025 | Patient Article
EPIDEMIOLOGY In the next 15-20 years the population of older adults will double. 2-4% of the elderly meet current criteria for alcohol abuse or dependence. An additional 10-15% of the elderly meet criteria for at-risk drinking. Concurrent depression and alcohol use...
