Alcohol abuse in the elderly population appears to be under-reported.  The severity of the problem often goes unnoticed as there are fewer opportunities to observe possible red flags in drinking behavior.  The elderly generally drink at home alone, don’t have work related problems due to drinking, and have less chance of driving under the influence.  Changes that one might normally associate with aging appear, and when those changes are increased slightly or significantly due to alcohol use, it is often missed. [Read more…]