Dorothy’s aged care home charged $52 a day for Foxtel, wine and newspapers that were no use to her. She wasn’t alone
•Many aged care residents in Australia are being charged for services they cannot use or understand.
•Dorothy's aged care home included a $52 daily fee for Foxtel, outings, newspapers, and wine.
•This issue has prompted an investigation from the regulator into aged care pricing practices.
المصدر: The Guardian World | Source: The Guardian WorldExclusive: Many aged care residents in Australia are charged for services they can’t use or understand, prompting an investigation from the regulator
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Jeff Gilling was surprised when he looked at the contract for the aged care home his mother, Dorothy, was about to enter.
Contained within it was a $52 daily fee for Foxtel, outings, newspapers and a choice of wines.
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→Many aged care residents in Australia are being charged for services they cannot use or understand.
→Dorothy's aged care home included a $52 daily fee for Foxtel, outings, newspapers, and wine.
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