Substance abuse rehab programs which cater to the specific needs of seniors and older adults may be more beneficial for this client demographic. Senior and older adult centered treatment can help with the initial stigma that seniors may feel when entering rehab and it offers support from others in the same stage of life who empathize and understand the unique difficulties they encounter. In younger age programs seniors and older adults can at times be less willing to contribute fully in group sessions with the younger age group who don't understand their age related and generational specific challenges. Drug and Alcohol rehabilitation programs which provide a more age relating forum for seniors and older adults can offer a platform of mutual respect, understanding, and comfort to handle the challenges to treatment.
Treatment professionals at drug and alcohol rehab programs for seniors and older adults are there to offer their unique expertise with older clients to work on generational, age-related and broader substance abuse related issues alike, while also taking into account any specific physical or mental health issues or challenges this group of client faces while in recovery. Program materials for seniors and older adults may be presented with audio or verbal impairments in mind, such as larger type or treatment therapists who are prepared to accommodate the needs of older clients by the means of individual and group counseling sessions.
Seniors and older adults are disproportionately prone to the abuse of alcohol and prescription drugs, and as part of treatment many require medical assistance not just through safe detox but to establish which medical drugs should be continued or eliminated as part of their recovery plan and their transition to a clean and sober lifestyle that will sustain a long and happy life.
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