Financial Abuse of Older People by a Family Member: A Difficult Terrain for Service Providers in Australia |
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| Authors: | Valerie Margaret Adams Dale Bagshaw Sarah Wendt Lana Zannettino |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Hawke Research Institute, University of South Australia, Underdale, South Australiavadams1@optusnet.com.au;3. School of Psychology, Social Work &4. Social Policy, University of South Australia, Magill, South Australia;5. School of Nursing and Midwifery, Flinders University, Bedford Park, South Australia |
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| Abstract: | Financial abuse by a family member is the most common form of abuse experienced by older Australians, and early intervention is required. National online surveys of 228 chief executive officers and 214 aged care service providers found that, while they were well placed to recognize financial abuse, it was often difficult to intervene successfully. Problems providers encountered included difficulties in detecting abuse, the need for consent before they could take action, the risk that the abusive family member would withdraw the client from the service, and a lack of resources to deal with the complexities inherent in situations of financial abuse. |
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| Keywords: | elder abuse financial abuse older people family members service providers Australia |
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