Dinner or a shower? Elderly people fear tough choices when Australia’s new aged care changes are rolled out

Advocates warn increased costs for basic assistance like showers and wound cleaning will push older people into aged care or hospital

Margaret Duckett is scared for her friends.

The 77-year-old pensioner is the recipient of a home care package - which allows her to get support with cleaning, gardening, transport, physiotherapy and podiatry - and some personal care, so she can continue living independently at her home in Sydney's Riverview.