You might want to check in on Gran. She could be drinking more than you know. Many factors increase the risk for addiction as we age, while symptoms are easily masked or hidden entirely.

The good news, of course, is that recovery is possible at every age. It's never too late to go alcohol-free!

We revisit A Letter from Ella on The Bubble Hour (2018) to hear how one woman's drinking changed after menopause and retirement. (Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts)

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Take Good Care: Recovery Readings Inspired by The Bubble Hour

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