Elderly impacted by virus restrictions

By Megan Neil and Finbar O'Mallon
Updated March 27 2020 - 6:33pm, first published 6:27pm
An inquiry has heard that the aged are missing out on family care due to coronavirus restrictions.
An inquiry has heard that the aged are missing out on family care due to coronavirus restrictions.

Frail older people are missing out on family help with feeding and toileting due to restrictions aimed at protecting them from exposure to coronavirus, a royal commission warns.

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