Research shows that older people may turn to alcohol as a result of changes in their circumstances1. This could be because they retired and don’t have as much to occupy their time, because they’re less mobile and can’t get out to socialise as much, or because they’re mourning the loss of a loved one. About a quarter of all adults report drinking more than the recommended weekly limit of alcohol. Hard seltzer is the popular summer beverage that’s taken the US and now Britain by storm.