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We Provide:
- Referrals for physical and mental health issues
- Assessments for alcohol & other drug abuse problems
- Assessments are free and confidential
- In-home or on-site visits
- Family involvement if desired
- Information on medication use
- Community education for caregivers, professionals, and others interested in learning more about older adults and substance abuse
- Speakers for informational presentations about services available to older adults through county agencies involved
provides outreach to the older adult by a variety of community based services through cooperative efforts among these agencies. These services will focus on the areas of alcohol and other drug abuse and physical or mental health issues.
program's aim is to identify, educate, and assist older adults with substance abuse, medication mismanagement, physical and mental health concerns. Our goal is to help the older adult have a meaningful and enjoyable life.
- Poor concentration
- Sleep disturbances
- Pessimism about the future
- Socially withdrawn
- Physical complaints
- Loss of motivation
- Increased talk of not wanting to live
- Passive death wishes, suicide
- Marked change in mood
- Problems with blood pressure
- More irritable
- Easily agitated
- Memory problems
- Increased falls
- Unsteady balance & stride
- Increased depression
- Appetite loss and malnutrition
- Tolerance to alcohol and medication
- Neglected hygiene and home
- Appearance
- Unwilling to discuss drinking habits
- Depressed or anxious mood
If one or more signs are present, this may indicate a problem. You may wish to contact your doctor, pharmacist or the Milestone Program.
You don't have to "hit bottom" or wait for a crisis,
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