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Our readers tell John Howard what he should do in his third term - Part 1

By Readers Write - posted Saturday, 15 December 2001


I remember the uproar over the Disability Hostel in Melbourne which caught fire at night with the loss of life. Will it take another event such as this for us to realise that our older and more frail citizens should be cared for in a more human way then just left to be cared for by staff that are over worked, under resourced, tired and poorly paid.

I thank god that my father has passed on because if I had to put him into such a place as these nursing homes it would mean for me give up my job and do it myself. Maybe that's what the government wants?

These older Australians who served their country deserve better than what is being offered at the moment to provide dignity to their old age.

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This issue is going to get even worse with the baby boomers aging as they are. The nursing homes will not be able to cope in 2020 unless something is done.

We may not be able to prolong their lives but at least we can provide comfort in their twilight years and give them respect.

They fought bravely for their country and for our freedom so please Mr. Prime Minister fix aged care and give dignity back to those who deserve it.

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