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The stigma of old age, how is it affecting aged care?

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Could a stigma against ageing be stopping older people getting care?(Jeff Sundin)

There are a few hard and solid facts of life that never change, one is that we are all getting older. And we all probably want to be well looked after when we get to an age where we need care. A new report from UTAS has highlighted how a stigma against ageing might be having a negative affect on the care older Tasmanians are getting.

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