title: Self-management of alcohol problems among aging adults.
abstract: Alcohol abuse among aging adults is thought to be one of the fastest growing health concerns in the United States. To manage this problem, a stepped-care approach is recommended. This approach consists of brief interventions and, if necessary, a more extensive treatment program to help individuals self-manage their drinking habits. Brief interventions fall within the harm reduction philosophy and normally consist of one to five short sessions. In contrast, The Gerontology Alcohol Project (GAP) offers a more comprehensive treatment protocol for individuals who require enhanced self-management guidelines. Both treatment strategies are supported by research conducted with older alcohol abusers.
authors.affiliation: Sinclair School of Nursing, University of Missouri-Columbia, 65211, USA.
authors.forename: Deborah L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Finfgeld-Connett
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012648:Self Care