“People think aged care facilities are sad places,” one report states.
That’s the stark picture painted from Australian’s perceptions of the aged care system, detailed in two research papers.
The negative perceptions prompted Australians who were veterans, LGBTI and care leavers to say they would like to live with people who understood their experience, and their particular health needs. However they were “divided” about whether residents received adequate help, were respected, and had access to enough activities.
However when it comes to assistance dressing and using the bathroom, or higher level care, more than half believe the government should be most responsible.would be made available.
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