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Aged care residents are suffering alarming rates of falls, with one NSW home recording injuries in more than half its residents, while others keep rates close to zero.
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Canberra Star

Good evening Wentyl,

Aged care residents are suffering alarming rates of falls, with one NSW home recording injuries in more than half its residents, while others keep rates close to zero.

Not enough staff and a lack of exercise are being blamed for the shocking number of aged care residents having falls.

Our investigation into falls in aged care homes between January and March shows huge differences in fall rates between facilities.

See the full list.

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