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Case Study

Frederick is 83 years old. He lives alone in a rented house in an inner-city suburb. Sybil is a support worker from the local council aged and disability support program. She visits Frederick twice a week to check on his wellbeing and to help with tasks such as shopping and cleaning. She accompanies him to medical appointments and encourages him to participate in senior's recreation programs and outings run by the council.

Sybil has recently noticed that Frederick's house is untidy and grubby, and that Frederick is unshaven and that his clothing is often stained. She has also noticed that Frederick has an unhealed ulcer on his ankle and that he appears to be losing weight. Yesterday Frederick asked Sybil is she would move in to his house to keep him company and to look after him. He said that he has a lot of money in the bank and would pay her well.

Questions

1. Identify and name Sybil's legal and ethical responsibilities in this situation.

2. Explain how Sybil would respond to Frederick's request for her to move in.

3. Working within the boundaries of her role, how could Sybil provide extra assistance to Frederick.

4. Would Sybil need to report her observations and who would she report to.

5. Name two (2) services that Sybil could recommend to Frederick that could provide him with extra assistance.