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Mary Wansey stranded in hospital for 19 months amid aged care shortage

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Mary Wansey, a paraplegic woman, remains stranded in a Canberra hospital for 19 months while awaiting an aged care placement. Wansey's family has lost track of over 20 applications, as a shortage of available beds exacerbates her situation. Advocates highlight that nationwide, over 3,000 patients face similar delays in securing aged care services.

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