bgt wrote:

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Wanda the couple moved into a large complex on the Gold Coast in 2010. Husband died in 2012. For a year they danced around the wife and never gave a straight answer. Then we engaged a lawyer. That took a total of 3+ years. I was her POA and executor of her will. The paper work and tricks they got up to were beyond belief. Lawyer sent a 'fake' client around and inquired about any vacancies. They said there were none. Yet my friend had moved out 2 years beforehand and the unit was empty. They were charging for cleaning, maintenance etc for an unoccupied room. It was run by one of Qlds largest retirement companies. I wont mention names be cause I can't afford to be sued.

Yes it's my understanding that there have been rule changes. Many retirement homes are just money making businesses. Few are actually there to help the aged.

I wouldn't trust any of them. Make sure you get a good lawyer to explain the contract to you.

Just as an aside. I would be happy to pay more taxes if the federal government was to finance way more public sector retirement homes. I strongly believe in capitalism and a free economy. But the aged are vulnerable and we need to take care of them the best we can.

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 Thankyou. Absolutely agree with your last paragraph.

re my avatar, I am glad my daughter took a photo of me and the grandies at the beach jumping in the air at sunset. having broken my leg and ankle last year, it will never happen again. Sorry, off topic, just thought i would say it.

-- Edited by the rocket on Sunday 7th of February 2021 04:05:54 PM