This Factsheet seeks to support social workers in their
practice with older people who drink alcohol. It will
also be relevant for other social and health care
professionals. The information in the guide should be
supplemented by further reading and learning.
Contents
3 Introduction
4 Some Do’s & Don’ts
5 Older People’s Drinking
6 Consequences
7 Alcohol & Prescribed Medication
8 Positive Drinking
9 Identifying Older People’s Drinking
10 Interventions – Key Skills
11 Interventions – Effective Approaches
12 Safeguarding, Mental Capacity & Best Interests
13 Alcohol & Residential Settings
14 Carers & Alcohol
15 Resources
16 Local Contact Information
Older People – Definition
This guide recognises that later life can bring
significant changes in personal, health and social
circumstances. It acknowledges that this does not
happen at a specific age, although different services
may be organised on age-based criteria.
Job title:
Alcohol & Olderpeople recognising the signs