title: Alcohol withdrawal at home. Pilot project for frail elderly people.
abstract: The need for safe, accessible, client-centred, alcohol withdrawal services for seniors was recognized by health service workers in Victoria. A partnership of health and support service organizations developed and implemented a pilot project for treating alcohol withdrawal in the home. The project provided service that integrated well with a substance-abuse treatment program for seniors.
authors.affiliation: Victoria Innovative Seniors Treatment Agency (VISTA), BC.
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Evans
authors.forename: S D
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: Street
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Lynch
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000368:Aged; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000517:prevention & control*; D001955:British Columbia; D019090:Case Management / Q000458:organization & administration; D005260:Female; D016330:Frail Elderly; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D006699:Home Care Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010865:Pilot Projects; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012944:Social Support; D013375:Substance Withdrawal Syndrome / Q000517:prevention & control*