Substance abuse rehabilitation centers which cater to the unique needs of seniors and older adults may be more beneficial for this client demographic. Senior and older adult centered recovery can help with the initial stigma that seniors may feel they may experience when going to treatment and it provides support from others in the same stage of life who understand the unique challenges they face. In age neutral programs seniors and older adults can sometimes be less likely to participate fully in group activities with younger clients who don't understand their age related and generational unique issues. Drug and Alcohol treatment facilities that provide a more age relating forum for seniors and older adults can provide a connection of mutual respect, understanding, and support to work through the difficulties in recovery.
Rehabilitation professionals at substance abuse treatment programs for seniors and older adults are prepared to deliver their unique expertise with these clients to resolve generational, age-related and broader substance abuse related issues alike, while also taking into account any unique mental or physical health issues or challenges this demographic of client faces while in recovery. Program materials for seniors and older adults may be produced with verbal or audio impairments in mind, such as larger type in reading material or treatment counselors who are experienced with such needs of older clients by the way individual and group counseling sessions.
Seniors and older adults are disproportionately apt to the abuse of prescription drugs and alcohol, and as part of treatment many require medical assistance not just through detoxification but to figure out which medical drugs should be continued or eliminated as part of the treatment process and their transition to a clean and sober lifestyle that will prolong their life.
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