The Hidden Addiction Podcast - Special Population: Aging and Older Adults

The Hidden Addiction Podcast by New York Council on Problem Gambling

Episode notes

In this episode we welcome Sheena Smith, Team Leader for the New York City Problem Gambling Resource Center. Sheena joins us to discuss Aging/ Older Adults and problem gambling. Questions that are discussed include:

  • How has your work lead you to look deeper into this topic?
  • How is the topic of problem gambling viewed differently for the older population?
  • Why is this population at a higher risk, and what are the risks?
  • Where are you connecting with local senior groups?
  • What resources do you offer to support them?
  • What additional resources do you feel are needed in the field?
  • What do ... 
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