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INQBOARD: Older Adults & Problem Gambling
EENet presents Inqboard... a collection of infographic posters. This Inqboard is based on the article, " The prevalence of problem gambling and gambling-related behaviours among older adults in Ontario " in the Journal of Gambling Issues by Mark Van Der Maas. Click on the image to download PDF version of the poster. To download the original study The prevalence of problem gambling and gambling-related behaviours among older adults in Ontario, click here .
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Re: INQBOARD: Older Adults & Problem Gambling
Thank you for this Kim. I love the infographic and was enticed to read the report. It was interesting to note: “Casinos have been shown to use marketing and services targeted specifically at older adults. These services include free transportation from older adult living facilities, low cost food and alcohol, needle disposals for diabetes sufferers and defibrillators, and entertainment options directed towards older adults, including recording artists from the 1960s and 1970s (Bjelde,...
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Re: INQBOARD: Older Adults & Problem Gambling
This is a great resource @Registered Member! Thanks so much for sharing. The original research that is featured in this infographic was published in issue no. 39 of our Journal of Gambling Issues. This issue featured a special section on gambling in older adults, which you can read here .
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Re: Understanding Gambling in Later Life Workshop
Hello, Friend at EENet connect: I'd like to join this workshop. Please help me to complete the registration process, send me a short note of confirmation and the Linking connection. Thank you! Warm regards with appreciation Sincerely Judy Jih
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Re: Understanding Gambling in Later Life Workshop
Hi @Registered Member Thanks for your interest in the upcoming workshop. I'll send you private message and help you register the workshop. Thanks!