Detecting Senior Gambling Problems
The following indicate that a person may have a problem with gambling:
gambling to calm nerves, forget worries, or reduce depression
losing interest in food
always talking about, or planning a gambling activity
lying about gambling habits
gambling alone with increased frequency
depriving oneself or someone else of basic needs in order to gamble
gambling with more frequency
needing to gamble increasing amounts of money to get the desired effect
frequently acting irritable, resentful, or experiencing financial problems caused by gambling
Source: Senior Prevention Intervention Counseling Education (S.P.I.C.E.)
Topeka, Kansas