More aged care beds for disadvantaged Tasmanians
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by DPS
An aged care home in Hobart’s northern suburbs is providing 17 new beds to elderly Tasmanians who are considered disadvantaged.
ABC Online reported that the Salvation Army’s Barrington Lodge has expanded its facility at New Town at a cost of $2.7million, partly funded by a no-interest loan from the Commonwealth.
The organisation’s, Stuart Foster, says the beds are needed to help keep elderly people with either mental or financial disadvantages off the streets.
“We know that there are a number of elderly disadvantaged who find themselves on the brink of homelessness because, maybe because they might be unable to pay their rent,” he said.
Speaking in early December, Mr Foster said he expected the rest to be taken by Christmas.
