Working with Older People
Alcohol and
Older People
1 DAY COURSE
Learning
Objectives:
- The prevalence of alcohol issues amongst older people
- Reasons for increase in alcohol consumption by older people
- Harms caused by excessive alcohol consumption by older
people
- Interventions aimed at reducing problematic consumption of
alcohol by older people
Interaction of Medication and Alcohol by Older People
HALF DAY COURSE
Learning Objectives:
- Commonly used medication by older people
- Problems and harms caused by the interaction of some medicines with alcohol
- Treating dependency of older people on anti-depressant medication such as diazepam
- Issues relating to treating dependency
- Courses can be designed and delivered to meet the needs of your staff and clients
- Courses are tailored to your individual requirements
Contact Allan Johnston on 07898 111 782 to discuss your requirements