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Geriatric gambling disorder: challenges in clinical assessment
Mara Smith1, Ana Hategan2, James A Bourgeois3
1Psychiatry Resident,Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine,Faculty of Health Sciences,McMaster University,Hamilton,Ontario,Canada.
International Psychogeriatrics
|September 14, 2017
Summary
Older adults are increasingly gambling, raising concerns about gambling disorder (GD). Current diagnostic tools are inadequate for this growing geriatric population.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Medicine
- Psychiatry
- Public Health
Background:
- The gaming industry's expansion and targeted marketing are increasing gambling participation among adults aged 65 and older.
- Casinos and lotteries are actively attracting older adults through venue design, incentives, and organized trips, indicating a continuing trend.
Discussion:
- Gambling disorder (GD) poses a significant public health challenge within the geriatric population.
- Accurately assessing the prevalence and diagnosing GD in older adults is difficult.
- Existing diagnostic criteria and rating scales lack specific validation for the geriatric age group.
Key Insights:
- There is a pressing need for geriatric-specific diagnostic criteria for gambling disorder.
- Validated rating scales are essential for accurate GD assessment in older adults.
- The increasing prevalence of gambling among seniors necessitates tailored clinical approaches.
Outlook:
- Future research should focus on developing and validating GD diagnostic tools for the elderly.
- Public health initiatives may need to address the unique vulnerabilities of older adults to gambling-related harm.
- Interdisciplinary collaboration is crucial to understanding and mitigating GD in the aging population.
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