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Alcohol consumption among older adults with symptoms of cognitive decline consulting specialist health care.

Ben KamsvaagSverre BerghJurate Saltyte BenthGeir SelbaekKjerstin TevikAnne-Sofie Helvik
Published in: Aging & mental health (2021)
This paper found alcohol consumption among older adults with symptoms of cognitive decline that was above the national average in Norway. This is also the first paper to demonstrate that a next of kin can be a reliable source of information regarding older adults' alcohol consumption. Health personnel should consider these findings when performing medical assessments or developing interventions for older adults.
Keyphrases
  • alcohol consumption
  • cognitive decline
  • healthcare
  • mild cognitive impairment
  • physical activity
  • health information
  • public health
  • sleep quality
  • palliative care
  • quality improvement
  • depressive symptoms
  • social media