Dementia Australia today called for immediate action to prevent neglect or worse – premature death – and ensure appropriate support and care of people living with dementia in residential aged care homes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dementia Australia CEO Maree McCabe said while a discussion about the current systemic breakdowns is both valid and necessary, our focus must be on the crisis at hand in Victoria.
“With more than 50 per cent of people living in residential aged care having a diagnosis of dementia, and many more undiagnosed, anyone being deployed and trained to provide care must be trained in infection control, and also in the very basics of dementia care,” Ms McCabe said.
“People living with dementia are some of the most vulnerable people in our care during this pandemic.
“They and their loved ones are trusting us to get it right.
