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C/S/241. Policy of Age Concern towards drinking problem in the elderly

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3350
DATE:
2010
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39.99 GBP

The paper looks at the policy of the UK charity organisation Age Concern towards the problem of drinking amongst the elderly discussing the actions taken to safeguard their interests by way of remitting Alcohol Arrest Referrals. Interventions to reduce alcohol consumption among harmful drinkers are described considering the causes and impacts of alcohol on the elderly. The issues of age discrimination are addressed with reference to the National Service Framework for Older People (NSFOP).

 

KEYWORDS: Age Concern, Alcohol Arrest Referral, drinking in the elderly, age discrimination,