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SUMMARY:Alcohol and Older Adults Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in understanding and reducing the risk of alcohol use in older adults?\nJoin us for an informative 60-minute online webinar focused on alcohol use among older adults. \nRecent data highlights a concerning trend of risky alcohol use by older adults. Given our ageing population\, additional action is needed to be able to identify and support older adults at risk of alcohol-related harm. Without additional action\, there will be increased demand on our healthcare system\, and just as important\, it will affect our older adults’ quality of life. \nWe all have a role to play in reducing the impact of alcohol on our community. \nThis webinar will be delivered in collaboration with experts Dr. San Buttar\, a Senior Consultant at Royal Perth Hospital and Jo Woodruff\, Team Leader of Alcohol and Other Drugs Community Prevention at Holyoake. \nWhat will the webinar cover? \n\nThe incidence of alcohol-related harm among older adults.\nHow and why alcohol impacts an older population differently.\nHow alcohol increases the risk of injury in older adults.\nWays to reduce alcohol-related harm.\nCurrent initiatives aiming to reducing alcohol-related harm in WA.\n\nWho should attend? \n\nAllied Health Professionals who work with older adults\nCarers\, and Family and Support Workers who support older adults\nRetirement / Assisted Living Professionals\nHealth Promotion Professionals\nLocal Government Workers\nAoD Support Service Staff\nAnyone with an interest in reducing alcohol-related harm\n\nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.injurymatters.org.au/event/alcohol_and_older_adults_webinar/
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