Aged Care Crisis
for consumers, by consumers
Dear Prime Minister,
I have an issue with the situation I saw at my aunt's nursing home. My elderly aunt had been there for a few months before she passed away in September. I found I needed to intercede on her behalf to ensure her wishes were respected as to how she was treated during her stay.
When Jane Seaholme's mother Phyllis moved into a nursing home, it was at her mum's insistence. Ms Seaholme's mother soon realised that she couldn't stomach the food. After Jane went public to media about her mum's experience in two nursing homes, she setup a petition to mandate staffing levels and skills.
This is the speech that Jane presented to the Royal Commission's Community Forum in Maidstone, Victoria, on Friday the 3rd of May. Jane has also made a detailed submission to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety.
Abused, harassed, intimidated and left in tears…and that was just me today. We have heard a lot about the abuse in Aged Care Homes and so we should, our elderly deserve respect and kindness.
This is the speech that Dr. Simon Perrin presented to the Royal Commission's Community Forum in Bendigo, Victoria, on Wednesday the 5th of March. Dr. Simon Perrin has also made a detailed submission to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety.
In light of ABC’s recent coverage and focus on aged care, the broadcaster is now asking members of the public to come forward with information about sexual abuse in aged care.
This reminded me of what happened to my dad when he was in aged care.
“Oakden: A shameful chapter in South Australia’s history”
It has again emerged that neglect and abuse is systemic in the running of some aged care facilities in Australia. The publishing of the report, titled Oakden: A Shameful Chapter in South Australia's History, gives a damning insight into the treatment of the most vulnerable in our society. To make matters worse, this particular instance was in the duty of care of a government run facility. The ramifications politically will no doubt be extraordinary. But what about on the ground level, for those both providing and receiving care?
