Most older people want to live in their own homes for as long as they can, not in aged care facilities. This can be achieved for many by finding the right combination of formal and informal support for their individual circumstances.
COTA Australia's response to Aged Care Royal Commission Counsel Assisting’s Outline of Proposed New Service Arrangements for Aged Care in the Community and Home
Submission in response to the discussion paper "Realising the Economic Potential of Senior Australians: Changing face of Society" by the Advisory Panel on Realising the Economic Potential of Senior Australians (November 2011)