Fact Sheets
Older Adults
Caron’s Older Adult Program
- Focused on improving quality of life and optimizing brain and cognitive function, Caron’s Older Adult Program is offered at both our Pennsylvania and Florida medical centers.
- In addition to problematic use of alcohol and prescription medications, Caron’s Older Adult program addresses issues of isolation, depression, grief, loss and chronic pain, as well as co-morbid conditions.
- A new study by Caron showed that older adults reported that the majority of health care providers do not talk to them about their use of alcohol and other substances.
- As reported in the New York Times, substance use is seen with increasing frequency among seniors, resulting in increased hospitalizations and complications.
Living Your Best Life
5 Tips to help you before you reach for a drink or medicine
By Ming Wang, MD, FASAM
Good Housingkeeping
The Great Reimagination: The Transformation Diaries
The Wall Street Journal
Dealing With an Aging Parent’s Alcohol Problem
Spotting Substance Use Disorder
Recognizing Addiction in Older Adults
Learn more about the signs, symptoms and impact of substances used by older adults.
Treatment Options
Explore our residential Older Adult Treatment Programs at our onsite medical centers.
Harris Poll
Doctors Don’t Discuss Alcohol and Drug Use with Older Adults
South Florida Sun Sentinel
Alcohol Awareness Month Brings Light to Older Adult Population
CBS-12 (WPEC)
Rising ER visits among older adults linked cannabis - infused candies
WFMZ
Caron is using groundbreaking treatment to address addiction and mental health
In the News
NBC News Now's
Rehabilitation Centers Work to Treat Addiction in Older Adults
South Florida Sun Sentinel
Fear of Opioid Causing Relapse has those in Addiction Recovery Needing Joint Replacement Cautious
Palm Beach Post
Caron Opens Older Adult Program at Keele Medical Center
Silver Century Foundation
Caron’s Older Adult Family Therapist Vanessa Sommer discusses long-distance caregiving for older adults.
Caron Staff
If you or someone you know is at risk or suffering from an alcohol addiction, take the next step. Reach out to a Caron specialist at 877-920-4849 or contact us online.
Treatment Program for Older Adults
Learn more about our treatment programs designed specifically for the unique needs of older adults, located in each of our medical centers in Pennsylvania and Florida.
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Start a conversation
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Caron in Pennsylvania
1-800-854-6023 -
Caron in Florida
1-800-221-6500 -
Breakthrough at Caron
1-800-213-7834