Topics discussed in this episode
🟣 Christine's story of supporting seniors in recovery
🟣 Increase in SUD in seniors in a local hospital inspired the creation of the Senior Recovery Program in the 1970s.
🟣 Recovery group camaraderie
🟣 Medicare does not cover SUD treatment
🟣 Non-profit cutting the cost of treatment for seniors to one-third
🟣 Volunteer drivers for people in recovery who need help with transportation
🟣Planning fun activities in the local community
🟣 Undiagnosed mental health issues and coping with increased physical health issues
🟣How grief and access to alcohol impact addiction in older people
🟣Yoga, mindfulness eating, art therapy, and other age-specific services
🟣 Losing sight of the needs of the older generation
🟣 Christine encourages seniors to move towards a better quality of life and don't give up.
Addiction Podcast Guest:
Christine Martinek
Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor, Senior Recovery Center
🔗SeniorRecoveryCenter.org
✉️Christine@SeniorRecoveryCenter.org
Guest location: Minnesota
Addiction Podcast Host:
Chris Langley, Co-Founder | Addiction Recovery Place
