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

An elderly man in an aged care facility.

Aged care courses present alternative employment stream amid job cuts due to the Covid- 19 pandemic. Source: Getty Images/SolStock

Victoria’s embattled aged care sector is grappling with widespread infections resulting in over 100 deaths amid the coronavirus pandemic. There are lessons for desperate families when considering residential aged care for your loved ones during these trying times.


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By Amy Chien-Yu Wang

Presented by Yasmeen Ahmed

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Victoria’s embattled aged care sector is grappling with widespread infections resulting in over 100 deaths amid the coronavirus pandemic. There are lessons for desperate families when considering residential aged care for your loved ones during these trying times.



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