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

Spotting Substance Use Disorder

Recognizing Addiction in Older Adults

Learn more about the signs, symptoms and impact of substances used by older adults.

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Treatment Options

Explore our residential Older Adult Treatment Programs at our onsite medical centers.

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Harris Poll

Doctors Don’t Discuss Alcohol and Drug Use with Older Adults

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South Florida Sun Sentinel

Alcohol Awareness Month Brings Light to Older Adult Population

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CBS-12 (WPEC)

Rising ER visits among older adults linked cannabis - infused candies

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WFMZ

Caron is using groundbreaking treatment to address addiction and mental health

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In the News

NBC News Now's

Rehabilitation Centers Work to Treat Addiction in Older Adults

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South Florida Sun Sentinel

Fear of Opioid Causing Relapse has those in Addiction Recovery Needing Joint Replacement Cautious

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Palm Beach Post

Caron Opens Older Adult Program at Keele Medical Center

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Silver Century Foundation

Caron’s Older Adult Family Therapist Vanessa Sommer discusses long-distance caregiving for older adults.

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