VIVA: VIVA: Aged care in the time of coronavirus - what should you consider?

Aged care facilities around Australia are on high alert with over a dozen Victorian nursing homes hit by coronavirus in recent weeks. There are lessons for families if they are considering residential aged care for their loved ones during these trying times.

Child visiting grandad during the pandemic to cheer him up Source: Getty Images/RyanJLane

If you are considering respite or long-term care for your loved one, it is sensible to examine the medical, social and cultural elements of a facility to see if they match your requirements.

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Nurse and elderly couple in an Aged Care. The more care they receive the happier they are – Getty Images/Morsa Images Source: Getty Images/Morsa Images

Nurse and elderly couple in an Aged Care. The more care they receive the happier they are – Getty Images/Morsa Images Source: Getty Images/Morsa Images