The Role of Family Caregivers in Identifying & Addressing Substance Use Disorders in Older Adults

Speakers:   Dr. Frederic C. Blow  and   Dr. Lynn Hallarman

Summary: Community-dwelling older adults are particularly vulnerable to the harmful effects of opioids or alcohol but are often overlooked and undertreated for substance use disorders (SUD). This webinar will discuss approaches for supporting caregivers to recognize and respond to issues of substance misuse with their older adult family members.

Learn more & register:  https://ece.hsdm.harvard.edu/role-family-caregivers-identifying-addressing-substance-use-disorders-older-adults