Senior citizens are at an increased risk to struggle with problem gambling. We need to educate ourselves and our community to better serve our seniors by having a stronger understanding of reasons seniors gamble, escape gambling, warning signs, and tips for helping those in need. Reasons Seniors Gamble Seniors gamble for two reasons: recreation and… Read more »
Women and Problem Gambling Problem gambling can be defined as anytime someone’s gambling causes problems in their life. There are a number of special populations with problem gambling due to specific risk factors that put them at a greater risk. Women are one of these special populations because they tend to gamble to escape as a means to cope with their stress. Women who gamble… Read more »
Talking with family and friends about gambling problems they may be having is difficult, but starting a conversation with a parent can be especially difficult. When talking to someone your own age, you need to speak with respect, start with questions, and reinforce how much you care about them. When talking to a parent, you need to work with the… Read more »
There have been great efforts to reduce the stigma for getting help with problem gambling. That’s because people deserve the opportunity to improve their lives by receiving the proper help for their gambling problem. Every day people, who were haunted by their gambling, are getting the help they need to live happier, more fulfilling lives. Do I need help because of my gambling? If you’re asking yourself… Read more »
Gambling Gambling is the act of risking something of value on a game of chance for a desired outcome. Many people gamble and don’t struggle with problem gambling, but those who do struggle cause a significant amount of emotional and financial problems to their loved ones and themselves. Gambling opportunities are everywhere At one point in history, you needed to travel to… Read more »
You’ve decided to stop gambling because you’ve recognized the devastating effects gambling is having on your life. The only problem is, you’ve been gambling for so long, often as a way to deal with stress and grief, that you may be unsure what activities to do to fill the void in place of gambling. … Read more »
