Addiction Treatment for Elderly Adults in Florida
Senior Addiction Treatment in Pompano Beach
Addiction can look different at different stages of life, so treatment should too. For older adults, targeted senior addiction treatment in Pompano Beach is available. This addiction treatment for older adults may be exactly what you or a loved one needs to overcome addiction in later years.
What Is Addiction Treatment for Seniors?
Addiction treatment for older adults is addiction care adapted for older adults’ medical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs.
Older adults may need different pacing, medical monitoring, and family involvement compared to other age groups. Their discharge planning needs may also differ from younger adults.
Senior addiction treatment in Pompano Beach takes into account all of these unique needs, tailoring addiction treatment appropriately.
Why Substance Use Can Look Different in Older Adults
Each stage of life poses new challenges. At any stage, people may turn to substances to try to cope with those challenges. But depending on the struggles they face, their substance use may differ.
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For older adults, common obstacles include chronic pain, grief, and sleep issues. They may try to self-medicate to find relief from these challenges.
They are also facing life-changes through retirement, which may result in loneliness or depression that lead to substance abuse. Since many older adults are on prescription medications, other challenges may involve medication misuse.
The effects of this substance abuse also looks different at different ages. For example, older adults are more sensitive to alcohol’s effects on balance, coordination, and attention. Not only can this pose additional health risks, but the symptoms may be confused with conditions such as dementia and Alzheimer’s.
Senior-Specific Treatment Needs
Beyond emotional and mental health challenges, older adults also have unique clinical needs. Substances may affect their physical health differently due to a slower metabolism or interactions with medications. For example, the National Institutes of Health notes that adults age 65+ are at particularly high risk for harm related to combining alcohol and medications.
Fall risk is another senior-specific consideration. This risk is heightened with substance misuse.
Additionally, many older adults are managing chronic illnesses, which must be factored into treatment. These health conditions can affect their substance use, detox/withdrawal, and recovery. Conditions may also involve multiple prescriptions, from various physicians and pharmacies, that need to be monitored.
Services
Our specialized senior programs provide a safe, compassionate, and highly personalized environment to support older adults in achieving lasting recovery
Safely manage withdrawal symptoms under 24/7 medical supervision. Our specialized detox program minimizes discomfort while carefully monitoring age-related health conditions, ensuring a highly secure and comfortable foundation for your recovery journey.
Receive round-the-clock care in a comfortable, home-like environment. Our inpatient programs blend evidence-based addiction therapies with holistic support, specifically tailored to accommodate the unique physical, medical, and emotional needs of seniors.
Maintain your independence while receiving expert care. Our outpatient programs provide elderly adults with individual counseling, supportive peer groups, and coping strategies, allowing for a seamless integration of treatment into daily life.
Address co-occurring challenges like depression, grief, or anxiety alongside substance use. We provide integrated psychiatric care and medication management for seniors, ensuring comprehensive and compassionate healing for both the mind and body.
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What to Expect
Senior-Focused Detox and Residential Care in Pompano Beach
Senior addiction treatment in Pompano Beach respects older adults’ health concerns and dignity. We offer a safe detox that addresses age-specific clinical concerns. It also provides supportive residential care that is tailored to the needs and goals of older adults.
Boca Recovery Center offers a Seniors Program that provides addiction treatment for older adults. This targeted program addresses senior-specific challenges with senior-focused therapy and support structures. Participants can also engage in senior support groups and recreational activities.
Insurance & Payment Options
Boca Recovery Center Florida works with most major insurance providers, including Anthem, Aetna, Beacon, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Humana, Kaiser Permanente, Magellan Health, Independence, CareFirst, Community Healthcare Network, and Amerigroup Real Solutions.
If your insurance plan doesn’t cover the total cost of your care, we can work with you to set up a flexible payment plan. We also offer financial assistance to those who don’t have insurance or can otherwise not afford addiction treatment.
Our goal is to make addiction treatment accessible to all who need it. Contact us for more information.
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