Beating the bottle. Group programs combat the secret scourge of alcoholism.
Concerned about the prevalence of alcohol abuse among the elderly, a few nursing homes have developed programs employing sessions with peer counselors, group therapy, and other activities to assist patients with drinking problems.
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D000368:Aged; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D006707:Homes for the Aged / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D008910:Minnesota; D009922:Oregon; D016730:Program Development / Q000379:methods; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group