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'Leave her alone,' says aged care home |
The 83-year-old woman whose neighbour took advantage of her when she sold her home to move into aged care should be allowed to get on with her life, according to the manager of the aged care home where she now resides.
Patonga identity Ms Daphne Dicks was reported in Sydney media to have sold her home to her neighbour for $825,000, only to see him sell it nine days later for $1.2 million.
Woy Woy Community Aged Care general manager Ms Jennifer Eddy said she would rather forget what happened to Daphne so she can get on with her life.
"Daphne has settled in extremely well to her new home here at Woy Woy," Ms Eddy said.
"She was a very well known member of the Patonga community.
"Daphne has turned out to be a popular resident here because she is such a delight to have around.
"She loves going out on regular bus outings and participates in exercise and art activities all the time.
"Daphne suffers dementia and only asks about her old home when she is reminded by other people."
Patonga Beach Tavern owner Mr Robert Osborne said Ms Dick was a well known and liked local of the area.
"Everyone in the community knew her in some way or an other," Mr Osborne said.
"She was a very likable character and always full of laughter and energy.
"I was very sorry to hear about what happened to Daphne and her home.
"At that stage in your life it would be hard enough having to leave the place you love without getting taken advantage of.
"She was the kind of person that got on well with everyone."
The 83-year-old widow first bought the Patonga property with her husband more than 50 years ago as a holiday home and later retired there.
She never had children.
Clare Graham, 7 Mar 2008