HOW FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION HAPPENS

Use this guide to recognize where risk may be developing and where professional intervention may help interrupt the process.

SCAM AWARENESS CHECKLIST

This practical checklist reviews frequently encountered scams targeting older adults.

FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION INTERVIEW & RESPONSE GUIDE

Explore how a suspicious financial decision was made, identify possible vulnerability factors, and determine appropriate next steps.


Working with Dementia: A Comprehensive Resource for Social Services Professionals

Working with Dementia provides the broader clinical and practical foundation behind the Field Guides, with expanded coverage of dementia, cognitive and behavioral symptoms, communication, safety, financial exploitation, undue influence, decision-making capacity, and supporting families.


THE FIELD GUIDE SERIES

Practical Companions for Real-World Use

Three focused guides with field tools, worksheets, and downloadable resources.

Field Guide 1

The Dementia Spectrum:

Recognizing, Understanding, and Managing Different Types of Dementia

Field Guide 2

Dementia Symptoms Demystified:

Recognizing, Understanding, and Responding to Common Challenges

Field Guide 3

Balancing Autonomy and Protection:

Recognizing Vulnerability, Supporting Autonomy, and Protecting Older Adults