Alcohol in the Golden
Years
- Problems associated with Alcohol and the Older Person
- Increased risk of Heart disease, blood pressure and stroke
- Alcohol increases risks of falls and accidents
- Poor sleeping Pattern
- Increase likelihood of stomach complaints
- Memory loss and dementia
- Poor diet
- Hypothermia
- Depression i.e. feeling low
- Interaction with medication
Know your limits
- No more than 21 standard drinks for men
- No more than 14 standard drinks for women
- Drink no more than 1-2 drinks a day for heart benefits
- Alcohol Free Days
How Strong is Your Usual?
What’s in it for me if I drink less?
- Less chance of a hangover
- More fun, fewer regrets, more in control
- Fewer arguments
- More Money
- Less weight gain
- Lower risk of liver and other health problems
- Improved mood
- Lower risk of accidents
General Guidelines
- Avoid Drink Driving
- Eat before and while you drink
- Be careful if taking medication
- Pace your drinks – one drink per hour
- S-p-r-e-a-d your limits – Have some alcohol free days
- Avoid getting drunk!
Tips for Drinking Slower
- One drink per hour
- Try alcohol free drinks
- Smaller drinks: a glass instead of a pint.
- Alternate every alcoholic drinks with an non alcoholic one
- Leave your glass down between sips
- Eat before & while you drink
- Occupy yourself. Play darts, bingo, dance & chat
- Use standard measure at home when measuring drinks
Where can I get help?
- NEHB addiction services
- Alcohol Anonymous - 053 – 24094
- Al-Anon - 01 – 8732699
- Alateen - 01 - 8732699
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