I am 78 years of age and sh.t scared of becoming a victim of the Australian-aged care system. 

I think of aged care as being a shark tank into which people who are old and frail can be tossed. In and forgotten with all independent decision making being ‘delegated’ into the hands of others.

Inquiry after inquiry and Commission after Commission have confirmed the obvious. Non-compliance with standards is far too common. There seems to be a falsification tendency that exists within the system.

Aged care costs plenty but care in far too many places seems to be minimal. Now the Australian Government is about to increase the cost contributions those entering aged care have to contribute.

Too many people going into nursing homes become shrouded in blankets of sadness that smother them and their families