The Hidden Addiction Podcast - Sp...
The Hidden Addiction Podcast - Special Population: Aging and Older Adults
The Hidden Addiction Podcast by New York Council on Problem Gambling
S4 · E5
Jul 8, 2025
11:14
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 you recommend for folks to support ... 
Keywords
gambling
gambling addiction
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prevention
community
anxiety
family
gambling harm