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The trauma and constant disappointment of dealing with their mother’s aged care mental health services has left one family exhausted, an inquiry has been told…

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The trauma and constant disappointment of dealing with their mother’s aged care mental health services has left one family exhausted, an inquiry has been told.
A witness told the aged care royal commission on Wednesday her mother was very fit and active before her first episode of depression, aged 70.
But after she moved into an aged care facility it became difficult to convince staff her behaviour wasn’t normal, Ms UX said.
“The staff assume just because mum is in her 80s and frail that she …

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