Alcohol Use and Older Adults
Frequently Asked Questions
15. Why would someone start drinking late in life?
Problem Drinking in Older Adults
Video length: 4 min 34 sec
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Video length: 4 min 34 sec
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Some older adults start drinking later in life because of health problems, boredom after retirement, or loneliness after the death of a spouse or close friend. This is called "late-onset drinking." Feeling tense or depressed can also trigger drinking.
