'I felt like I fought them for my Mum and they beat me'

By Sally Whyte
Updated December 11 2019 - 3:40pm, first published 3:39pm
Avril Walton (left) died in May this year. Her daughter Jen will give evidence at the Royal Commission to Aged Care quality.
Avril Walton (left) died in May this year. Her daughter Jen will give evidence at the Royal Commission to Aged Care quality.

When Avril Walton experienced six falls in nine months, her time in hospital often left her distressed and agitated, the chaotic environment of the emergency department exacerbating her dementia.

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