‘I THINK HE MIGHT HAVE HIT ME ONCE’: AGGRESSION TOWARDS CAREGIVERS IN DEMENTIA CARE

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  • SCS. Cahill
    S. Cahill
  • MSM. Shapiro
    M. Shapiro
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Abstract
Little is known about aggression in caregiving relationships in the Australian context, although the topic has received considerable attention in recent overseas literature. This paper reports on a sample of 39 female primary caregivers recruited from the Brisbane metropolitan area and interviewed about a range of aggressive acts directed against them by dementing dependents, while they were providing care in the community. Results show that aggression against caregivers was reported in 89 per cent of cases. Serious violence was experienced by 26 per cent of the sample. In order to provide a coordinated policy an intersectoral approach may be useful.

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