Presentation of alcohol problems in the elderlya
| Anxiety |
| Poor hygiene, urinary or fecal incontinence |
| Malnutrition |
| Confusion, memory loss, dementia, or delirium |
| Falls |
| Marital problems |
| Sleep problems |
| Depression or mood swings |
| Financial problems |
| Seizures (new-onset, idiopathic) |
| Worsening of chronic medical problems (hypertension, diabetes, heart failure) |
↵a Note: Crime, antisocial, and substance-seeking illegal behaviors are not common in this group.