Quality assessment measures now available for use in aged care
Two new validated quality assessment tools developed by leading researchers at the Flinders Caring Futures Institute are now available for use across the aged care sector. […]
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'Re Aged Care' captures CFI's Royal Commission input
Health economics expert and Flinders Caring Futures Institute researcher Professor Julie Ratcliffe has shared an overview of her work conducted for the Royal Commission into Aged […]
Get smart: support is key to tech-savvy seniors
Smart home technologies such as voice-activated sensors, monitors and tablets to enhance the wellbeing and independence of seniors are becoming commonplace in the home. However, research […]
Green light for immediate aged care reform
Flinders University Caring Futures Institute researcher and health economics expert Professor Julie Ratcliffe has welcomed the release of the damning final report by the Royal Commission […]
It's time for comprehensive change in aged care
A new research paper by the Flinders Caring Futures Institute highlights the need for comprehensive change in aged care and the Australian community’s strong commitment to […]
Policy makers must step up to attract aged care workers
Casual staff in Australia’s aged care sector are working across multiple homes to secure a liveable wage, while suffering work related stress and a lack of […]
Testing aged care meals — are they up to scratch?
Food services in residential aged care facilities are not in keeping with new Aged Care Quality Standards, according to a study led by Caring Futures Institute […]
Research with real impact: CFI referenced in new Royal Commission reports
Research led by the Caring Futures Institute was referenced in new findings published by the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. The Royal Commission […]
Top quality of life dimensions in aged care
Research from the Caring Futures Institute has found that quality of life for older people receiving aged care services goes beyond health-related indicators. Older people identify […]