Alcohol and the elderly

Seriously ? Butt out and how much she drinks and when is not your concern ...

glammagran

I’m quite intrigued by the glass of wine drinkers. As a bottle only lasts a couple of days once opened before it starts to go vinegary what happens to the rest of the bottle? Unless we are talking 250cl measures.

We don’t drink at all Mon-Thurs. But on the other 3 days it’s a rarity for any wine to last overnight. Saturday is a bottle of fizz and then a bottle of white or red our weekly indulgence. Not a fan of spirits really. And definitely not Baileys. 🤢

You can buy 187ml bottles and cans of many wines (4 for 3 in Tesco) and they don't work out much more expensive per ml than a full-size bottle, certainly cheaper than wasting it.

Delia recommended freezing leftover wine in ice cube trays for using in cooking.

We buy half and one third bottles and in restaruants and pubs we buy by the glass.

I think your tortoise is very clever!

maddyone

What does the tortoise drink greenlady?

only the very best bottled water. She won't touch tap! In summer its not a problem as she drinks from puddles in the garden.

For goodness sake! It's their life and they're old enough to know what the issues are. MYOB!

Callistemon21

maddyone

What does the tortoise drink greenlady?

Gin, of course! 😁

hahahahaha

It will last a bit longer than a couple of days and then could go in the gravy anyway!

I’m quite intrigued by the glass of wine drinkers. As a bottle only lasts a couple of days once opened before it starts to go vinegary what happens to the rest of the bottle? Unless we are talking 250cl measures.

We don’t drink at all Mon-Thurs. But on the other 3 days it’s a rarity for any wine to last overnight. Saturday is a bottle of fizz and then a bottle of white or red our weekly indulgence. Not a fan of spirits really. And definitely not Baileys. 🤢

maddyone

What does the tortoise drink greenlady?

Gin, of course! 😁

So, OP what is your definition of elderly?

What does the tortoise drink greenlady?

biglouis

Im doomed then because I drink 3 units (half a bottle of wine) a week with a special meal which my nephew cooks. I never drink alone and I hate pubs.

I never used to drink alone until my elderly dog died. He would enjoy a chew while I enjoyed an evening drink. I decided not to get another dog so now I drink alone unless the tortoise counts?

hilarious post, I hope it is a wind up! A few years ago now, I tripped up going down the step into my garden and ended up with an injured knee and ankle. Not bad enough to see a doc but my walking was very limited. Apart from the carton I am using, I keep my milk in a fridge in the garage so for a few days my coffee had Baily's in it regardless of the time of day. I don't normally do it on account of driving but it certainly made me feel heaps better!

Im doomed then because I drink 3 units (half a bottle of wine) a week with a special meal which my nephew cooks. I never drink alone and I hate pubs.

Apologies - Cannabis was reclassified (again) to a Class B drug in 2009. I am out of touch!

Ach, there are fewer horses to frighten these days

Doodledog

Kate1949

If the OP said the person was smoking cannabis, drinking vodka, pole dancing naked, I'd say it was none of her business.

Agreed. Live and let live.

It depends if she was doing it in the street or the privacy of her home 😁

The op said she was shocked, and asked if she should be worried.
I don't feel that is making it her business.

People are often shocked to consider that people do still have choices in life, despite age or infirmity.

More power to the elderly 👵🏼 … and alcohol!🍷 As long as they don’t drive! 🚙

I'm asking myself exactly what business of yours it is whether your subject drinks a glass of wine or a bottle of spirits!
We older people have enough common sense to know the risks and should be left to make our own decisions.
I am a 63 year old teetotaller.

So, should the nhs treat people who are overdoing the alcohol and have accidents or falls?
Even "elderly ones"?

I recall people being less than sympathetic to smokers receiving nhs treatment.

I guess you get to a point when you don’t have much to live for and a drink or ten is all that’s left. Wise words Primrose 53.
And so true !
Just about sums up my evening!

If you were a friend or relation of mine, I would be sorely tempted to tell you to mind your own business.

If or when, a person, either due to age or infirmity, feels they are not long for this world, it is no business of anyone else's which pleasures they wish to indulge in, as long as these are not illegal.

Would you be just as censorious if the realisation that she is mortal and like everyone else will die one day, had made her write or re-write her will, pay her funeral in advance, or start going to church?

Any of these choices can frequently be encountered once we come to terms with the fact that we have undoubtedly lived the longest part of our lives, and that there is no knowing how much time is left us and we intend to use it as we please.