A Pilot Intervention to Prevent Financial Exploitation.

IF 2.6 3区医学 Q3 GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY

Clinical Gerontologist Pub Date : 2025-01-23 DOI:10.1080/07317115.2025.2454311

Peter A Lichtenberg, Latoya Hall

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Abstract

Objectives: Based on previous empirical research on financial stressors and resources and using a prevention science framework, this pilot study examined the effect and acceptability of a three-session older adult financial exploitation prevention intervention.

Methods: Forty-five older adults participated in the study. Each participant completed three 30- to 45-minute sessions. The sessions included financial exploitation vulnerability, financial literacy, techniques used by scammers, choosing a trusted advocate, and creating a financial inventory. At the end of each session, participants were asked how relevant and trustworthy the information presented was. Primary outcome measures were financial vulnerability and financial literacy. Secondary outcomes were other mental health and stress factors, as well as how many participants reported choosing a trusted advocate and creating a financial inventory.

Results: Financial literacy and financial vulnerability scores after the prevention intervention differed significantly from baseline scores. Participants' ratings after each session, with respect to usefulness and trustworthiness, were extremely positive.

Conclusions: The financial exploitation prevention intervention program demonstrated acceptability and a positive effect on reducing vulnerability to financial exploitation.

Clinical implications: Proper assessment of an older client's financial history and of plans to safeguard their financial future is integral to the overall well-being and health of older clients.

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Clinical Gerontologist GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY-PSYCHIATRY

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6.20

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25.00%

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审稿时长

>12 weeks

期刊介绍： Clinical Gerontologist presents original research, reviews, and clinical comments relevant to the needs of behavioral health professionals and all practitioners who work with older adults. Published in cooperation with Psychologists in Long Term Care, the journal is designed for psychologists, physicians, nurses, social workers, counselors (family, pastoral, and vocational), and other health professionals who address behavioral health concerns found in later life, including: -adjustments to changing roles- issues related to diversity and aging- family caregiving- spirituality- cognitive and psychosocial assessment- depression, anxiety, and PTSD- Alzheimer’s disease and other neurocognitive disorders- long term care- behavioral medicine in aging- rehabilitation and education for older adults. Each issue provides insightful articles on current topics. Submissions are peer reviewed by content experts and selected for both scholarship and relevance to the practitioner to ensure that the articles are among the best in the field. Authors report original research and conceptual reviews. A unique column in Clinical Gerontologist is “Clinical Comments." This section features brief observations and specific suggestions from practitioners which avoid elaborate research designs or long reference lists. This section is a unique opportunity for you to learn about the valuable clinical work of your peers in a short, concise format.