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Ms P: a case study in elder financial abuse (Ireland)

Ms P: a case study in elder financial abuse (Ireland) Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to discuss the case study of an older woman who was subject to elder financial abuse by a home help in the Republic of Ireland. Design/methodology/approach – The design of the research is a case study. Findings – It considers the indicators which alerted professionals to the concerns and the measures taken to protect the woman. The paper particularly highlights the co‐operation of the large number of inter‐agency multi‐disciplinary professionals involved in resolving the case. The paper also considers the issue of capacity and the current legal background in the Republic of Ireland and internationally relevant to protecting older people from elder abuse. Originality/value – The paper has not identified any published case studies of elder financial abuse within the Republic of Ireland, despite hundreds of cases being reported annually. Case reports may be of interest to those working in the field as a means of describing successful management strategies, and may highlight practical areas of difficulty such as conflict or lack of communication between agencies. They may also serve to heighten awareness of abuse in general. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png The Journal of Adult Protection Emerald Publishing

Ms P: a case study in elder financial abuse (Ireland)

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Emerald Publishing
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Copyright © 2013 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
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1466-8203
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10.1108/JAP-03-2013-0010
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Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to discuss the case study of an older woman who was subject to elder financial abuse by a home help in the Republic of Ireland. Design/methodology/approach – The design of the research is a case study. Findings – It considers the indicators which alerted professionals to the concerns and the measures taken to protect the woman. The paper particularly highlights the co‐operation of the large number of inter‐agency multi‐disciplinary professionals involved in resolving the case. The paper also considers the issue of capacity and the current legal background in the Republic of Ireland and internationally relevant to protecting older people from elder abuse. Originality/value – The paper has not identified any published case studies of elder financial abuse within the Republic of Ireland, despite hundreds of cases being reported annually. Case reports may be of interest to those working in the field as a means of describing successful management strategies, and may highlight practical areas of difficulty such as conflict or lack of communication between agencies. They may also serve to heighten awareness of abuse in general.

Journal

The Journal of Adult Protection – Emerald Publishing

Published: Nov 29, 2013

Keywords: Mental capacity; Elder abuse; Financial abuse; Gardaı´ (Irish police service); Power of Attorney; Enduring Power of Attorney; Ward of court; Senior case worker

References

  • CPA briefings: the financial abuse of older people
    Centre for Policy on Ageing
  • Protecting Our Future: Report of the Working Group on Elder Abuse
    Department of Health and Children
  • Scheme of the Mental Capacity Bill 2008
    Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform
  • Financial Abuse of Older People: A Review
    Fealy, G.; Donnelly, N.; Bergin, A.; Treacy, M.P.; Phelan, A.
  • Assisted Decision‐Making (Capacity) Bill 2013 finally published
    Flynn, E.
  • S.I. No. 196/1996 – Enduring Power of Attorney Regulations
    Government of Ireland
  • Evolution of Health Services and Health Policy in Ireland
    Harvey, B.
  • Open Your Eyes: There's No Excuse for Elder Abuse
    Health Service Executive (HSE) Elder Abuse Services
  • Consultation Paper on Law and the Elderly (LRC CP 23 – 2003)
    (The) Law Reform Commission
  • Legal Aspects of Professional Home Care (LRC 105 – 2011)
    (The) Law Reform Commission