Alcohol and Coffee Use in the Aging

Alcohol and Coffee Use in the Aging provides a detailed discussion of how alcohol affects the elderly, particularly in regard to major health problems. It examines the many physiological and cognitive changes that alcohol brings about and addresses the effect of alcohol on neurological and mental functions. It also provides rehabilitation and treatment options for the elderly with alcohol-related problems and addresses the role and effects of caffeine as a major factor contributing to insomnia and its association with hypertension and cancer. Finally, it examines a variety of issues, including cancer, the immune system, social problems, and treatment options.