Claimed Behaviour | Total Sample n = 32 | Male Respondents n = 12 | Female Respondents n = 20 | |||
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What would you do? |
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1) Offer the elder physical support ? help with the cleaning | 5 | 15.6 | 3 | 25 | 2 | 10 |
2) Seek further information from the elder regarding his needs and history of abuse | 3 | 9.4 | 2 | 16.7 | 1 | 5 |
3) Investigate the carer and threaten her with legal action | 2 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 |
4) Offer carer support and advice | 2 | 6.3 | 1 | 8.3 | 1 | 5 |
5) Organize welfare services | 4 | 12.5 | 2 | 16.6 | 2 | 10 |
6) Take no action | 4 | 12.5 | 3 | 25 | 1 | 5 |
Who would you recommend the elder contact? |
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1) Access government welfare agencies | 9 | 28.1 | 3 | 25 | 6 | 30 |
2) Community support services e.g. Blue Care | 6 | 18.8 | 1 | 8.3 | 5 | 25 |
3) Contact government financial agencies | 3 | 9.4 | 2 | 16.7 | 1 | 5 |
4) Contact aged care residences | 3 | 9.4 | 2 | 17.6 | 1 | 5 |
5) Talk with the carer | 2 | 6.3 | 2 | 16.7 | 0 | 0 |
What would you recommend the carer/relative do? |
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1) Carer get a job | 5 | 15.6 | 1 | 8.3 | 4 | 20 |
2) Carer clean the house and call tradespeople | 5 | 15.6 | 1 | 8.3 | 4 | 20 |
3) Seek community support services e.g. Meals on Wheels | 5 | 15.6 | 2 | 16.7 | 3 | 15 |
4) Seek in-home professional support from agencies e.g. Blue Care | 3 | 9.4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15 |
What would you suggest as a viable alternative form of care? |
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1) Elder move to a specialist home | 8 | 25 | 3 | 25 | 5 | 25 |
2) Other family members help with caring responsibilities | 6 | 18.8 | 2 | 16.7 | 4 | 20 |
3) Seek community support services e.g. Meals on Wheels | 2 | 6.3 | 2 | 16.7 | 0 | 0 |