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Older Adults and Alcohol Problems Older Adults and Alcohol Problems (Module 10C of a larger curriculum entitled “Social Work Education for the Prevention and Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorders”)This curriculum is well-grounded in research, geared for MSW courses, and provides user friendly overheads, notes, and handouts. There are two case studies, with discussion questions, in the larger curriculum that are well-suited for teaching assessment of alcohol and medication misuse problems. Availability: Free from the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). Download from Web site at: http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/Social/main.html
Adult Medication: Improving Medication Adherence in Older Adults. This curriculum, co-developed by the American Society on Aging (ASA) and the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists, provides an outstanding review of screening tools related to medication adherence in older adults, as well as considerations for culturally competent intervention. Download from: www.AdultMeducation.com.