Alcohol Abuse

The 5 sources listed below are each rated on how they can help caregivers better understand and deal with alcohol abuse in people with Alzheimer's disease or dementia.

Sources are ranked from highest to lowest.
ALZSmart Score™ - Very Good70%

Daily Caring

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ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Offers 6 practical tips for managing alcohol abuse in a person with dementia.
6 Tips for Managing Dementia and Alcohol Abuse
ALZSmart Score™ - Good65%

The 36-Hour Day (6th Edition)

Nancy L. Mace, MA and Peter V. Rabins, MD, MPH

Pages 174-175

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ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Discusses the difficulties of dealing with heavy drinkers who develop dementia.  Focuses on the person's inability to control their drinking and need for the caregiver to provide control.
The 36-Hour Day (6th Edition)
ALZSmart Score™ - Average55%

UCLA Alzheimer's and Dementia Program

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ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

[Video 4:22]  Discusses the alcohol abuse issue through Q & A session with family caregiver.  Shows how the use of non-alcoholic wine helped manage alcohol abuse.
Alcohol Abuse
ALZSmart Score™ - Average45%

Aging Care

Marlis Powers

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ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Caregiver example of controlling alcohol abuse by implementing the 'one drink rule'.
Dementia and the One Drink Rule
ALZSmart Score™ - Average45%

Alzheimer's Universe

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ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Overview plus a review of the findings from research that links binge drinking in people with Alzheimer's and cognitive decline.
What Caregivers Should Know About Alcohol Use and Alzheimer's Disease

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