Seniors or Older Adults - Drug and Alcohol Treatment Programs - Athol, MA.

Substance abuse rehabilitation programs which cater to the specific and unique needs of seniors and older adults can be more helpful for this client demographic. Senior and older adult centered treatment can be helpful with the initial stigma that these clients feel when going to treatment and it provides support from others in the same stage of life who understand the specific difficulties they face. In mixed age programs seniors and older adults can at times be less likely to contribute fully in group sessions with younger clients who don't understand their age related and generational unique issues. Substance abuse rehabilitation centers that offer a more age relating forum for seniors and older adults can provide a platform of mutual respect, understanding, and solace to handle the challenges to recovery.

Treatment professionals at drug and alcohol rehab centers for seniors and older adults are prepared to offer their unique expertise with these clients to resolve generational, age-related and broader substance abuse related issues alike, while also taking into account any specific mental or physical health issues or challenges this subset of client faces while in rehab. Program materials for seniors and older adults may be presented with verbal or audio impairments in mind, such as larger type or treatment counselors who are experienced with the needs of older clients by the means of group and individual counseling sessions.

Seniors and older adults are disproportionately prone to the abuse of prescription drugs and alcohol, and as part of recovery many need medical intervention not just through detoxification but to determine which medical drugs should be continued or eliminated as part of their recovery plan and their transition to a healthy lifestyle that will sustain a long and happy life.

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