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- Tue May 31, 2011 3:24 pm
- Forum: Community Educators
- Topic: Community Ambassadors Trained on Problem Gambling
- Replies: 1
- Views: 16451
Community Ambassadors Trained on Problem Gambling
On Wednesday, May 25th, a dozen ambassadors from local active-adult communities gathered to hear a presentation and receive training and awareness on compulsive gambling. Overall, the 12 communities represented serve as residences to over 10,000 seniors. During the hour long presentation, the ambass...
- Mon May 02, 2011 9:53 am
- Forum: Community Educators
- Topic: Assisted Living Coalition Educated on Seniors and Gambling
- Replies: 0
- Views: 9183
Assisted Living Coalition Educated on Seniors and Gambling
At a recent Florida Assisted Living Coaltion, we were able to educate many senior living communities on the pitfalls and numerous problems associated with their seniors and problem gambling. Gambling by senior citizens has surged in states that have legalized and glamorized various forms of wagering...
- Mon Feb 28, 2011 1:13 pm
- Forum: Community Educators
- Topic: Gambling Awareness for Students Should Begin With Teachers
- Replies: 0
- Views: 8638
Gambling Awareness for Students Should Begin With Teachers
AJFCS has been reaching out to local middle schools and high schools in efforts to push problem gambling awareness amongst the schools' respective student bodies. In light of this recent article, it should be noted that in order to create a safer, gambling-free haven for students, it wouldn't hurt t...
- Tue Dec 28, 2010 10:01 am
- Forum: Community Educators
- Topic: FAU's Life Long Learners Get Educated on Problem Gambling.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 10897
FAU's Life Long Learners Get Educated on Problem Gambling.
On Thursday, December 9th, approximately 250 active adults and younger adults attended a lifelong learning seminar held at Florida Atlantic University. As part of an ongoing, annual cirriculum, topics from addition, bullying, aging-in-place, and other pertinent issues are addressed with expert speak...
- Mon Oct 25, 2010 11:53 am
- Forum: Community Educators
- Topic: Gambling Workshop to Take Place at Panther Run Elementary
- Replies: 0
- Views: 8638
Gambling Workshop to Take Place at Panther Run Elementary
On Monday, October 25th, AJFCS will be doing a workshop for various parents, teachers, and PTA members spanning numerous elementary schools in the Wellington/Royal Palm Beach/Lake Worth Florida area. With a focus on mental health and wellness for both parents and children, AJFCS, amongst other topic...
- Tue Jun 29, 2010 4:50 pm
- Forum: Community Educators
- Topic: No-Limit Poker Begins in Florida on July 1st
- Replies: 0
- Views: 9791
No-Limit Poker Begins in Florida on July 1st
I had the pleasure of recently speaking with a local representative (who wishes to remain anonymous) about many things, including gambling in the state of Florida. Although he doesn't advocate for problem gambling awareness, he informed me of a new law being passed and the many problems that will co...
- Tue Jun 01, 2010 9:53 am
- Forum: Community Educators
- Topic: Community Ambassadors Take Part in Peer Education Program
- Replies: 1
- Views: 10854
Community Ambassadors Take Part in Peer Education Program
Annette Botnick, the Community Engagement Coordinator at AJFCS supervises nearly 30 Ambassadors representing 28 gated, active-adult communities throughout Palm Beach County. The role of the Ambassadors at AJFCS is to help build a safety-net, the supportive structure necessary to ensure a healthier, ...
- Fri Apr 30, 2010 12:24 pm
- Forum: Community Educators
- Topic: Community Educators: We've Got a Full Plate Next Year!
- Replies: 0
- Views: 8993
Community Educators: We've Got a Full Plate Next Year!
As most of you know, Charlie Crist signed a $1 billion Seminole gambling deal on Wednesday. Although this may help raise funds for the state, it will most likely effect (raise) the number of gamblers throughout the state, which in turn will create a higher number of compulsive gamblers. With tax rat...
- Fri Apr 02, 2010 12:59 pm
- Forum: Community Educators
- Topic: Park Pointe: Residents Get the Latest on Problem Gambling
- Replies: 0
- Views: 9040
Park Pointe: Residents Get the Latest on Problem Gambling
On March 10th, from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, sixty-four residents of the Park Pointe community in Greenacres, Florida were treated to a comprehensive presentation and open forum for all questions and concerns related to problem gambling. This event was part of a set presentation in honor of the PGAW, the ...
- Tue Mar 02, 2010 12:02 pm
- Forum: Community Educators
- Topic: Domestic Violence & Compulsive Gambling. There is No Exc
- Replies: 0
- Views: 13430
Domestic Violence & Compulsive Gambling. There is No Exc
Alpert Jewish Family & Children's Service spent much of February with a focus on Domestic Violence prevention, awareness and advocacy. What we noticed were some alarming statistics around the relationship between compuslive gambling and instances of domestic abuse. Some of the text below is from Ron...
- Fri Jan 29, 2010 11:44 am
- Forum: NPGAW
- Topic: AJFCS' Role: Committment to Problem Gambling Awareness Week
- Replies: 0
- Views: 9871
AJFCS' Role: Committment to Problem Gambling Awareness Week
As many of you know by now, Problem Gambling Awareness Week is March 7-13, 2010. The Alpert Jewish Family & Children's Service is committed to furthering outreach and providing education on the growing issue of problem gambling that is impacting South Florida and our country as a whole. AJFCS plans ...
- Tue Dec 29, 2009 5:20 pm
- Forum: Community Educators
- Topic: Compulsive Gambling: Interesting Outreach with Physicians
- Replies: 0
- Views: 9235
Compulsive Gambling: Interesting Outreach with Physicians
December is a month where I spend a lot of time marketing and socializing with various medical personnel. Activities range from dropping off holiday cards, attending seasonal networking events, or traditional marketing calls. Now to the point... In one of my outreach visits, I came across a Mayo Cli...
- Tue Dec 01, 2009 4:19 pm
- Forum: Community Educators
- Topic: Are Seniors Learning to Negotiate Online Gambling?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 10929
Are Seniors Learning to Negotiate Online Gambling?
Recently, we attended a volunteer fair and in conversation, heard numerous seniors talking about online poker and online gaming. At first, it seemed very isolated as the numbers were minimal. After attending this event, we did a little research and found that this is a trend on the rise and deserves...
- Sun Nov 01, 2009 9:02 pm
- Forum: Community Educators
- Topic: Casino Ad Tactics: Seniors Being Increasingly Targeted
- Replies: 1
- Views: 12003
Casino Ad Tactics: Seniors Being Increasingly Targeted
Recently, while scouting and reviewing media in Palm Beach County, I noticed an increase in Casinos advertising in predominant senior markets. As a marketing director for a social service agency prided on providing a safety net for seniors (as well as other populations), I am constantly looking for ...
- Thu Oct 01, 2009 9:39 pm
- Forum: News and Current Events
- Topic: Social Services-There When You Need It
- Replies: 1
- Views: 10982
I completely agree. Often times, people who are struggling fail to see alternatives or even assume other options exist. Although this is a difficult time for many, there are always grants (sometimes smaller than we would like) that can help people temporarily with things like utilities, basic food a...