title: How to help older adults quit smoking.
abstract: With the demographic trend toward an aging society, helping older smokers break a long-term nicotine addiction needs more attention. Clinicians should consider the subtle differences in the smoking patterns and the psychological meanings of smoking among older smokers when prescribing a successful smoking cessation modality. This article discusses the essential components of a smoking cessation program designed for these individuals.
authors.affiliation: College of Nursing, University of Kentucky, Lexington, USA.
authors.forename: Sharon L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Sheahan
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016540:Smoking Cessation / Q000379:methods* / Q000523:psychology