Alcohol

A good day is one where we are aware of the risks of alcohol.

There are increased risks around alcohol for people living with dementia. Many people with dementia already have changes to their sense of balance, so alcohol may be more likely to lead to a fall or  'tipple and topple'. However, as always, we are looking at the situation holistically. 

This month we would like to share three different aspects of thinking about alcohol use for people living with dementia:

• Dr Matthew Croucher takes us through a series of videos thinking about the health implications of alcohol use.
• Natali Edmonds offers some considerations for alcohol use (not misuse). While this video is aimed at family caregivers, the considerations are relevant to other contexts.
• Teepa Snow talks through thinking about risk assessment for alcohol use in the context of dementia.