Shocking levels of elder abuse uncovered

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A shocking rate of elder abuse in Australia’s aged care facilities has been revealed by the long-running royal commission.

In a research paper published on Monday, the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety estimated 39.2 per cent of people living in aged care facilities are abused.

Up to 40 per cent of Australia’s aged care residents face some form of elder abuse. Picture: Jamie HansonTen per cent of those surveyed reported being neglected while showering, 6.8 per cent during grooming, and 5.9 per cent while using the toilet. When only ‘main concerns’ were taken into account, excluding concerns the resident considered minor, the overall rate of abuse was 21.3 per cent.

 

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