Seniors or Older Adults - Drug and Alcohol Rehab Programs - Seymour, WI.

Substance abuse rehabilitation programs which serve the unique needs of seniors and older adults may be more beneficial for this client demographic. Senior and older adult focused treatment can be helpful with the initial stigma that seniors may feel they may experience when entering 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 at times be less likely to engage fully in group sessions with the younger age group who are not familiar with their generational and age related unique challenges. Addiction treatment programs which offer a more age relating forum for seniors and older adults can offer a connection of mutual respect, understanding, and comfort to work through the challenges to treatment.

Treatment staff at substance abuse treatment facilities for seniors and older adults are there to offer their unique expertise with these clients to work on age-related, generational, and broader substance abuse related issues alike, while also taking into account any specific mental or physical impairments and challenges this group of client faces while in rehab. Program materials for seniors and older adults may be produced with audio or verbal impairments in mind, such as larger type or treatment professionals who are prepared to accommodate 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 treatment many require medical intervention not just through safe detox but to establish which prescriptions should be eliminated or continued as part of the treatment process and their transition to a clean and sober lifestyle that will sustain a long and happy life.

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