A Program of Catholic Charities of Herkimer County
Wellness Initiative for Senior Education
Empowering older adults in Herkimer County to make positive and healthy choices through participation in the FREE evidence-based WISE Program!
Upcoming Programs:
October 8th, 11AM: YMCA, Mohawk
October 9th, 10AM: Willoughby Hall, Newport
Programs listed are the first of 6 in a series, for more information and to sign up for a program please call
315-894-9917 x259 or x233
Friends of the WISE Program
Herkimer County Office for the Aging
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP - CCHC)
Alcohol or other drug misuse may be hard to detect in older adults because...
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Doctors, friends, and family members may have the attitude that older adults should be left to enjoy themselves.
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Of denial by the individual or their family.
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Older drinkers are less likely to be stopped for drunk driving or be involved in an alcohol-related traffic incident.
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Many physical and emotional symptoms typically associated with alcohol or other drug use closely resemble those associated with aging.