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What do you do when your aging parent is being scammed—and keeps sending money even after you’ve begged them to stop? It’s heartbreaking. It’s infuriating. And it can leave you feeling powerless.
If this is happening in your family, you’re not alone—and there is hope.
In this episode, I unpack what’s really going on when an older adult falls victim to financial exploitation, why they often can’t stop—even when they know it’s a scam—and how to intervene without shaming or severing the relationship.
You'll learn:
✅ Why people get trapped in scams—even when the truth is obvious
✅ What “dignity of risk” and “duty of care” mean for families
✅ How to lead with compassion instead of control
✅ What to do when cognitive decline might be involved
✅ Concrete steps to prevent revictimization
✅ Where to turn for professional support
Whether you're a family member or a professional working with older adults, this episode is packed with tools to help you respond with clarity, compassion, and courage.
Professionals: Click here to get your free "Support for Older Adults After Financial Scams" Guide
Resources Mentioned:
Click here to see the show notes
Have a topic idea? Send us a text.
👉 Want to Become an Aging Informed Therapist? Join us for our live CE course on 8/21/25 from 12-1:30pm EST. Click here to learn more.
PROFESSIONALS: Grab your free guide to working with older adults here
Attention Social Workers, Therapists, Counselors, Psychologists, Aging Life Care Experts... Click here to get Continuing Education Credits
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What do you do when your aging parent is being scammed—and keeps sending money even after you’ve begged them to stop? It’s heartbreaking. It’s infuriating. And it can leave you feeling powerless.
If this is happening in your family, you’re not alone—and there is hope.
In this episode, I unpack what’s really going on when an older adult falls victim to financial exploitation, why they often can’t stop—even when they know it’s a scam—and how to intervene without shaming or severing the relationship.
You'll learn:
✅ Why people get trapped in scams—even when the truth is obvious
✅ What “dignity of risk” and “duty of care” mean for families
✅ How to lead with compassion instead of control
✅ What to do when cognitive decline might be involved
✅ Concrete steps to prevent revictimization
✅ Where to turn for professional support
Whether you're a family member or a professional working with older adults, this episode is packed with tools to help you respond with clarity, compassion, and courage.
Professionals: Click here to get your free "Support for Older Adults After Financial Scams" Guide
Resources Mentioned:
Click here to see the show notes
Have a topic idea? Send us a text.
👉 Want to Become an Aging Informed Therapist? Join us for our live CE course on 8/21/25 from 12-1:30pm EST. Click here to learn more.
PROFESSIONALS: Grab your free guide to working with older adults here
Attention Social Workers, Therapists, Counselors, Psychologists, Aging Life Care Experts... Click here to get Continuing Education Credits
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