CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people 

Q1. How would you respond if you witnessed or knew an older person’s rights were being violated?

Q2. Define elderly abuse and methods to identify financial, physical and emotional neglect.

Q3. Using the protocols for responding to elderly abuse cases on this website: https://www.eapu.com.au/uploads/EAPU_general_resources/EA_Protocols_FEB_2012-EAPU.pdf, report a case of financial abuse according to these guidelines and include the following information:

  • Name: Derek Friend
  • Age: 80
  • Residence: living at home
  • Two carers attend daily, one in the morning and one in the evening
  • Derek has commented that his cheque book has gone missing
  • Family members concerned about missing cash
  • Date
  • Your name
  • Other relevant details.