Which risk factors predispose a patient to development of geriatric alcohol abuse? Select all that apply.

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The geriatric problem drinker begins drinking in later life,often in response to stressors such as retirement,loss of spouse,and loneliness.Once the demands of job,career,and care of a family and household are gone,the structure of daily life is disrupted,and little impetus remains to stay sober.Mild cognitive impairment is not a predisposing factor in the development of geriatric problem drinking.Other risk factors include less than a high school education,smoking,low income,and male gender.

Which Risk Factors Predispose a Patient to Development of Geriatric