BACKGROUND: Substance use disorders in older adults are expected to increase dramatically in the coming years. Given the increased susceptibility to @entity73 in older substance users (defined here as aged 50+ years due to the accelerated health decline observed in this population), it is important to consider the functional correlates of @entity73 in these older adults. This study details the cognitive status of older individuals attending outpatient drug and @entity285 (D_A) treatment services and seeks to determine of the association of @entity73 to self-reported daily functioning. METHODS: Ninety nine clients aged 50 years or over attending outpatient D_A treatment services in Sydney, Australia participated. Cognition was assessed using the Addenbrooke's Cognitive Examination - Revised (ACE-R). Recent substance use (Australian Treatment Outcome Profile), physical and mental health (SF12, Geriatric Depression Scale), social isolation (Lubben Social Network Scale), and activities of daily living (Bayer ADL Scale) were also assessed. RESULTS: Nearly two-thirds of @entity1 screened positive for @entity73 on the ACE-R; 41% and 65% of clients met the cut-off scores for @entity73 ( @entity73 ) and more severe @entity73 , respectively. Self-reported @entity410 history was a predictor of @entity73 . CONCLUSIONS: The results suggest that @entity73 in this group is common. The assessment of cognitive status for this older group of @entity1 should not only include the identification of @entity73 but also encompass mental health and social functioning. A greater understanding of the needs of this cohort will also enable better co-ordination with other health and welfare services tailored to this population.

Cognition and adaptive functioning in older XXXX attending drug and @entity285 services.

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['participants', 'patients'] @entity73 :: ('MESH:D003072', 'Disease') :: ['cognitive impairment', 'cognitive deficits', 'MCI', 'mild cognitive impairment'] @entity285 :: ('D000431', 'Chemical') :: ['alcohol'] @entity410 :: ('MESH:D012640', 'Disease') :: ['seizure']
@entity1 :: (9606,Species) :: ['people']
