The second hearings of the royal commission into aged care have got under way, with evidence from carers given in Adelaide.
Australians living with dementia suffering the"deepest and darkest" depression have been forced to wait for people to die so they can access adequate care.
"Every person we have met has gone through the deepest and darkest depression at some stage," Ms Henderson told the hearing.'Inadequate knowledge' HammondCare also didn't provide advice on case management, she said, forcing Ms Henderson to do it herself with the help of a GP, two neurologists and a retired registered nurse.'We're going to be shocked': Aged care royal commission begins in Adelaide
She said she believed she was still recovering from post-traumatic stress from that period caring for her friend.
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