Q53 Appointed decision-makers were significantly more likely than principals to associate FEPOAs with a level of risk. While almost all appointed decision-makers (95%) identified at least one risk associated with having an FEPOA, one in six principals (16%) believed ‘there was no risk’ involved with having an FEPOA. Figure 48 – Principals and appointed decision-makers who identified a level of risk with FEPOAs 84% Identified at least one risk (NET) There is no risk 95% 16% Principals 5% Decision-makers Q.53. Of the following, which are the biggest risks involved with having a FEPOA? Select up to three. Base: All principals and decision-makers n=1,059 For principals and appointed decision-makers alike, the most common risks associated with having an FEPOA were: l misuse or theft of the principal’s money (39%) l conflict within the family (35%) l the appointed decision-maker(s) going against the principal’s wishes (33%) l financial abuse (32%). Figure 49 – Biggest risks identified with having an FEPOA Q53 Misuse or theft of the principal’s money 39% Conflict within the family 35% Decision-maker(s) go against the principal’s wishes 33% Financial abuse 32% Decision-maker(s) not having enough time or skills to manage properly 23% Conflicts of interest 22% Coercion from the appointed decision-maker(s) 14% Neglect 12% Emotional or psychological abuse 12% Physical abuse 4% Sexual abuse 2% There is no risk 12% Q.53. Of the following, which are the biggest risks involved with having a FEPOA? Select up to three. Base: All principals and decision-makers n=1,059 Chapter : 7 Principal and appointed decision-maker considerations and experiences 53