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Best practices for the prevention of gambling problems among older adults

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Author(s): Turner, Nigel E. ; Wiebe, Jamie ; Ferentzy, Peter ; Kauffman, Nadine ; Zaheer, Salaha ; Smit Quosai, Trudy ; Sztainert, Travis ; Murray, Robert ; Hamilton, Hayley A. ; Sanchez, Sherald ; Matheson, Flora I. ; McCready, John ; Mann, Robert E.

Journal: Journal of Gambling Issues

Year Published: 2018

Date Added: January 24, 2019

This article presents best practices for the prevention of gambling problems among older adults. The best practices are organized into nine areas, including: 1) entertainment options; 2) education content; 3) onsite support; 4) development and implementation; 5) information delivery and location; 6) format for information delivery; 7) style or language; 8) target audience; and 9) gambling policy and staff training. The best practices are offered to enhance current practices and stimulate further research in the field.


Citation: Turner, N. E., Wiebe, J., Ferentzy, P., Kauffman, N., Salaha, S., Smit Quosai, T., . . . Mann, R. E. (2018). Developing a best practices guide for the prevention of problem gambling among older adults. Journal of Gambling Issues, 39, 112-165. https://doi.org/10.4309/jgi.2018.39.5

DOI: https://doi.org/10.4309/jgi.2018.39.5

Keywords: best practices ; educational resources ; harm reduction ; information resources ; leisure ; older adults ; prevention ; problem gambling ; social supports ; support services

Topics: Best Practices ; Gambling Resources ; Information for Operators ; Information for Treatment Providers ; Older Adults ; Prevention ; Priority Populations

Conceptual Framework Factors:   Environment - Culture of Social Responsibility ; Cultural Factors ; Resources - Harm Reduction, Prevention, and Protection ; Social - Family and Peer Gambling Involvement ; Gambling Environment ; Psychological - Lifespan Development ; Social Factors ; Gambling Resources ; Resources - Interventions

Study Design: Other Review

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