"It’s not easy growing old. We avoid thinking and talking about it." That's how the interim report from the Royal Commission into aged care starts. Since it was released in October 2019, we've been hearing a lot about the sector, especially as its been significantly affected by COVID-19. In this episode of Squiz Shortcuts, we look at how the sector is set up, who's responsible for it, and the massive challenges it faces.Squiz Shortcuts gives you the backstory to the big stories.Check out The Squiz Today email and podcast - published 6 am each weekday, it's your shortcut to the news: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/Squiz Recommends: Aged Care Royal Commission Interim Report'Pearls of Wisdom' See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.