# Elderly Stuck in Hospitals | Adelaide News

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Podcast: [Adelaide News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/adelaide-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7575068)
Published: 2026-09-11T09:16:22+00:00
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South Australia is in the grips of a growing crisis as 487 elderly patients, medically ready for discharge, languish in hospitals awaiting aged care placements — a sevenfold surge since 2022. With hospitals stretched thin and patients suffering from muscle loss, infections, and cognitive decline, doctors warn this isn’t just a logistical nightmare but a human emergency. The state blames the federal government for insufficient aged care beds and delayed assessments, calling for urgent intervention to free up hospital space and protect seniors’ dignity — especially those with dementia, whose well-being plummets in hospital environments. Over $123 million was spent last year just managing these patients, highlighting both the financial and emotional toll on an aging population stuck in limbo. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6b38e6a8cd07e798

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