Alcohol and Older People

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This facilitator led course aims to increase knowledge and awareness of key issues relating to alcohol and older adults.  

Course objectives:  

  • Recall the reasons why the over 50’s are at increased risk of developing alcohol issues   
  • Identify the potential harm caused by alcohol use in later life  
  • Identify and consider alcohol use in the over 50’s and how associated stereotypes and stigma can affect access to services, treatment and recovery.  
  • Reflect on your own confidence and skill base in relation to the over 50’s and potential harm caused by alcohol and practice how to respond 
  • Identify how the learning from this course can be applied in your local setting  
  • Recall and identify key resources and support services available to support and reduce alcohol related harm in older people. ​  

Informed Level: The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment. 

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