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Rita
– Coburg, VIC
My husband was in a high level nursing home for approximately three and a half years. Although it was reported to be one of the better ones, I and other frequent visitors, were aware that despite the caring staff’s best intentions, (Nursing staff and Personal Care), there were too few of them to provide quality care and even at times, basic care.… Read more
Jan
– Mt.Sheridan, QLD
OMG having just read the stories posted, it is a sad state of affairs in the aged care sector. Having worked in the industry myself for 35yrs it has only declined in that time. We need forward thinking managers who have had the training and have gained the knowledge to pass on to the staff in there employ ,and keep up skilling staff.… Read more
Flora
– Earlville, QLD
I have read everyone’s stories with interest and am thoroughly shaken by the issues of what I consider the neglect and apathy of our society. Surely aged people should have some assurance of a better life in their ‘golden years’.
Maybe it is time for a campaign along the lines of Getup! to address the range of issues which people are bringing up.… Read more
Colleen
– Second Valley, SA
I worked in an aged care facility for a number of years and now work within the community assisting the elderly and disabled to remain in their own homes for as long as possible.
While working in the nursing home I found there was never enough hours in our shifts to allow us to actually spend time with the residents.… Read more
Sue
– Bellara, QLD
I have a mother who has dementia and kidney failure and has had a heart attack and a mild stoke.
I have had so much trouble trying to figure out the right package for her – it is so confusing with so many places to go and get information.
Applying for all the services is so confusing.… Read more
Gail
– Devonport, TAS
I have experienced the difficulties and indignities of aged care with both my parents and my in- laws and am concerned about the lack of choice that may be available to us as we age. I also worry for my children who do not live locally and would worry and be burdened by our situation.… Read more
Anne
– Maroubra, NSW
Mum is 85, I am her full time carer. Mum has moderate/advanced dementia, has very limited mobility and is incontinent.
After nearly two years of putting my life on hold, I realise that I really need a break. I rang around every high care aged facility I could find in an attempt to book a place for her for 2 months only to find that I cannot pre-book and have to call back closer to when I want to leave and hope that a place becomes available.… Read more
Claire
– Everton Park, QLD
People think the answer is for aged persons to remain in their own homes but the level of assistance available is not great and they end up being particularly vulnerable especially if they have no close relatives to assist them – they are lonely, forget to eat, become even more frail etc.… Read more
Ruth
– Blairgowrie, VIC
Ten years ago, my 90 year old mother was in an aged care facility. She had been there for 14 years, first living independently in an apartment, then in hostel accommodation. This facility also had a nursing home section. When she fell and broke her wrist, she was admitted to a private hospital and when she was well enough to leave, the management of her aged care facility said that, as she now had a degree of dementia, they would not take her back, and that their nursing home had no vacancies.… Read more
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