{"product_id":"9780888689108","title":"Responding to Older Adults with Substance Use, Mental Health and Gambling Challenges: A Guide for Workers and Volunteers","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding how substance use, mental health and gambling problems affect older adults can help people who work with them to respond more sensitively and effectively when difficult situations arise.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis easy-to-read booklet is designed to help workers and volunteers understand and recognize signs of problems. The booklet describes each of the following problem areas, as they relate to older adults:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e• alcohol problems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e• anxiety\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e• dementia\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e• depression\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e• gambling problems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e• medication issues.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eTips on communicating with older adults with each of these problems are included, as are guidelines on when to seek help.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe booklet also includes:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e• facts about the aging process\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e• a discussion of cultural issues\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e• lists of organizations offering information about services for older adults with substance use, mental health and gambling challenges\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e• further resources on the web, and in print.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdministrators and managers of services and facilities for older adults are encouraged to order this booklet for their staff.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Centre for Addiction and Mental Health","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47103666323696,"sku":"9780888689108","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780888689108_p0.jpg?v=1763853535","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780888689108","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}