Two out of every five people in Australian aged care homes experience abuse, research finds

Neglect was the most common form of elder abuse reported, but other forms included physical restraint and instances of emotional abuse.

Most people in aged care in Australia feel their needs are not being met, according to a new study. Source: SBS News

Almost 40 per cent of people living in aged care facilities experience abuse, according to a new research paper shedding light on poorly understood rates of mistreatment.

The experimental estimates by the Office of the Royal Commission into Aged Care were formed using a survey of 391 residents or their representatives conducted by the National Ageing Research Institute.

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