Senior Prevention and Policy Project

Asteriadis, S.J. & Sacks, T.M. (2006) “Bridging the Gap to Reach Seniors: A New Tool for Problem Gambling Prevention.” 2nd Annual Nevada State Conference on Problem Gambling in Las Vegas NV.

Asteriadis, S.J. & Sacks, T.M. (2008) “Bridging the Gap to Reach Seniors: A New Tool for Problem Gambling Prevention.” Aging in America 2008 Conference of the National Council on Aging and the American Society on Aging in Washington, D.C.

Asteriadis, S.J. (2008) “Evaluating the Effectiveness of ‘Beyond the Game: Nevada Seniors & Problem Gambling’ Project.” Poster presented at 2008 Midwest Conference on Problem Gambling and Addiction in St. Louis, MO.

Asteriadis, S.J. (2009) “Beyond the Game: Nevada Seniors & Problem Gambling Project.” Prevention Showcase presentation at the 23rd National Conference on Problem Gambling Prevention, Treatment, Responsible Gaming, Research and Recovery and Addiction in Indianapolis, IN.

American Gambling Association. (2009). State of the states 2009: the AGA survey of casino entertainment. Washington, DC: American Gambling Association.

Desai, R. A., Desai, M. M., & Potenza, M. N. (2007). Gambling, health, and age: Data from the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 21(4), 431-440.

Ferentzy, P., Turner, N. E., & Skinner, W. (2006). The prevention of pathological gambling: An annotated bibliography. Journal of Gambling Issues, 17, 1-50.

Gallion, P., & McClain, K. (2008). Portrait of Nevada’s seniors: A two-year study, 2006-2008. Las Vegas: Cannon Survey Center - Division of Educational Outreach, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Gerstein, D. R., Volberg, R. A., Toce, M. T., Harwood, H., Johnson, R. A., Buie, T., Christiansen, E., Chuchro, L., Cummings, W., Engelman, L., Hill, M. A., Hoffmann, J., Larison, C., Murphy, S. A., Palmer, A., Sinclair, S. & Tucker, A. (1999) Gambling Impact and Behavior Study. Report to the National Gambling Impact Study Commission

Higgins, J. (2005). Exploring the politics and policy surrounding senior center gambling activities. Journal of Aging Studies, 19, 85-107.

Higgins, J. (2003). Analysis of gambling activities as a programmatic option in senior centers. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, University of Massachusetts, Boston.

Higgins, J. (2001). A comprehensive policy analysis of and recommendations for senior center gambling trips. Journal of Aging and Social Policy, 12(2), 73-91.

Nevada Department of Health and Human Services. (2009, February). State of Nevada problem gambling prevention five-year strategic plan.

Nower, L., & Blaszczynski, A. (2008). Characteristics of problem gamblers 56 years of age of older: A statewide study of casino self-excluders. Psychology and Aging, 23(3), 577-584.

Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. (n.d.). U.S. Department of Health & Human Services [Quick guide to Health Literacy and Older Adults]. Retrieved July 10, 2009, from http://www.health.gov/communication/literacy/olderadults/literacy.htm#p1

Older Americans Substance Abuse and Mental Health Technical Assistance Center. (n.d.). Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Retrieved July 10, 2009, from http://www.samhsa.gov/OlderAdultsTAC/index.aspx

Shaffer, H. J., Donato, A. N., LaBrie, R. A., Kidman, R. C., & LaPlante, D. A. (2005). The epidemiology of college alcohol and gambling policies. Harm Reduction Journal, 2, 1-20.

Sinz, H., Zamarian, T., Benke, G.K., Wenning, M. D. (2008). Impact of ambiguity and risk on decision making in mild Alzheimer’s disease. Neuropsychologia, 46, 2043-2055.

Smith, K., & Baughman, R. (2007, September). Caring for America’s aging population: A profile of the direct-care workforce. Monthly Labor Review, 130(9), 20-26.

Southwell, J., Boreham, P., & Laffan, W. (2008). Problem gambling and circumstances facing older people. Journal of Gambling Studies, 24, 151-174.

Volberg, R. A. (2002, March). Gambling and problem gambling in Nevada: Report to the Nevada Department of Human Resources. Northampton, MA: Gemini Research, Ltd.

Williams, R. J., West, B. L., & Simpson, R. I. (2007, August). Prevention of problem gambling: A comprehensive review of the evidence. Report prepared for the Ontario Problem Gambling Research Centre, Guelph, Ontario, Canada.

Zaranek, R. R., & Lichtenberg, P. A. (2008). Urban elders and casino gambling: Are they at risk of a gambling problem? Journal of Aging Studies, 22, 13-23.