The needs of our ageing population is not being met by an aged care sector that is being squeezed on all sides.

Beds in residential homes are sitting empty around the country despite long waiting lists – some homes are operating at just 50 per cent capacity and some have closed altogether – in part due to chronic worker shortages.

People are also being held in hospital due to the lack of beds – a miserable situation for those affected and a waste of taxpayer money.........

© The Sydney Morning Herald