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Elderly carers facing isolation and challenges during COVID-19 lockdowns
Elderly carers facing isolation and challenges during COVID-19 lockdowns
A Victorian aged-care support service is raising an alarm on the mental health of elderly carers as the state copes with lockdown measures – with stage four restrictions coming into effect in Melbourne from Thursday.
Aged care and disability support service EACH says Victorians caring for their partners or relatives during COVID-19 are facing twin challenges: social isolation and a hugely increased workload.
Peter Ruzyla is the chief executive of EACH, which also offers mental health and…
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