Free OHA PGS Webinar
Intersections of Brain Injury: Military Service, Older Adults, and Increased Risk of Problematic Gambling Behavior
Description
This webinar provides a description of types of brain injury, along with typical symptoms and causes. The webinar also includes:
- examples of increased risk of brain injury for Veterans and for older adults;
- discussion of the different ways that brain injury screening can be beneficial for Veterans and for older adults;
- explanation of how symptoms may present in relationship to gambling and why this would be important to gambling behavior; and
- examples of typical accommodations for brain injury.
Objectives
At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be better able to understand:
- acquired brain injury vs. traumatic brain injury and what terminology is most inclusive.
- mechanisms and symptoms of brain injury.
- the importance of brain injury screening and providing accommodations.
Continuing Education Hours
This webinar recording is not accredited for Continuing Education (CE) hours.
Time Frame
Webinar aired on 09/17/2024. Webinar recording will remain available indefinitely for participants to review and for everyone else to access and learn from. Continuing Education (CE) hours are not available for this recording.
Target Audience
Open to all. Of special interest to those who are working with individuals or programs serving older adults, service members, veterans and their families and individuals impacted by problematic gambling behaviors or prevention of problematic gambling behaviors.
Presenter
Instructor Douglas Gomez
Douglas Gomez, PhD is currently an Assistant Research professor working at the Center on Brain Injury Research & Training (CBIRT). His interests primarily focus on methods of qualitative analysis, particularly in the service of benefiting traditionally underserved populations. At CBIRT, Doug currently consults on multiple studies with qualitative components with the goal of reaching a better understanding about how parents, educators, coaches, and medical professionals can help facilitate improved services for individuals who have sustained a TBI. He was also trained as a counseling psychologist with experience working clinically in state hospital and correctional settings, which instilled in him a firm belief in the importance of research informing practice, and practice informing research.
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