title: Alcoholism in the elderly: implications for hospital nurses.
abstract: Alcoholism is a major illness that threatens the independent living status in many older persons. Nurses can assist in assuring adequate health care for elderly individuals suffering from alcohol abuse by addressing the social, physical, and psychological needs of this age group.
authors.forename: C L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Pizzi
authors.forename: L C
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Mion
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000451:nursing*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007297:Inpatients; D008297:Male; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors