Dorothy’s aged care home charged $52 a day for Foxtel, wine and newspapers that were no use to her. She wasn’t alone

The Guardian reports that Australian aged care homes are charging residents for services they can't use or understand. Dorothy's family was billed fifty-two dollars a day for Foxtel, outings, newspapers, and wine—services she couldn't actually access. The issue appears widespread, prompting Australia's services regulator to investigate.

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