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"Just calm down," says Jean, 105

on Monday, March 23, 2020

Jean Linehan of Resthaven Bellevue Heights, aged 105, knows all about resilience during times of crisis.

Born during the first world war in February 1915, Jean, along with thousands of older Australians, has lived through other global crises, including the Spanish flu pandemic of 1918, the Great Depression, several wars, epidemics such as SARS, swine and bird flu.

Aged Care Homes Currently on Lockdown

on Thursday, March 19, 2020

Two of Australia’s largest aged care providers have barred all visitors from their aged care homes in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Regis Aged Care and Estia Health have both implemented protocols to protect their vulnerable elderly residents, expanding on the government’s current guidelines.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Aged Care: Visits Restricted

on Wednesday, March 18, 2020

In response to the COVID-19 (Coronaviurus) outbreak in Australia, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced further restrictions to protect those living in aged care facilities.

Australian Prime Minister Issues Aged Care Warning: Possible Lockdown on Visits to Protect the Elderly

on Monday, March 16, 2020

Scott Morrison has this morning signalled the need for further restrictions to protect those living in aged care homes around the country against the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak.