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Beyond the Ask: Person-Centered Approaches to Addressing Substance Use Disorder in Older Adults

Year Developed: 2024

Resource Type: Archived Webinar.

Primary Audience: Enabling Staff, Clinicians
Secondary Audience: Outreach Staff,

Language(s): English

Developed by: National Center for Equitable Care for Elders (See other resources developed by this organization).

Resource Summary: This National Center for Equitable Care for Elders webinar focused on disparities in substance use disorder screening and treatment experienced by older adults, which disproportionately increases their risk of physical harm. Participants reviewed age-friendly principles of care that encourage early identification and recovery management in older patients.

Resource Topic: Clinical Issues, Special and Vulnerable Populations

Resource Subtopic: Substance Use Disorders.

Keywords: Older Adults (Elders/Elderly), Health Risk and Behavior, Opioids.

This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $6,625,000 with 0 percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.