Addiction and the Senior population

According to research studies, the number of seniors abusing prescription drugs and alcohol is expected to increase to over 2.7 million people by 2022. Substance abuse among seniors is at epidemic proportions, and those who care for older adults need to be armed with education and data to reverse this alarming trend.

What are the warning signs to look for in elderly patients and clients facing these struggles? New research and information will be presented that could dramatically affect how senior care workers and facilities help older adults avoid becoming victims of substance abuse.

ABOUT OUR SPEAKER: Brian Browne MS CSA

Brian Browne is the president of Cognitive Care Management and the founder of Dementia Care Education and is a Research Consultant to the Cleveland Clinic. He brings over 25 years of experience as an expert in Alzheimer's/dementia research, healthy aging, cognitive health, and cultural competency.

Mr. Browne is a noted public speaker and a frequent lecturer at meetings and conferences regionally and nationally. Mr. Browne has been featured by many media outlets and produces regular content for various Alzheimer’s publications. His research interests include examining the role of modifiable risk factors and lifestyle intervention to prevent cognitive decline in dementia.