Tackling equitable aged care support through diverse projects
Change is happening within the Aged Care Sector and health care support systems for older Australians, but how do we ensure access to all the relevant […]
Quality Aged Care
Helping at-risk patients in hospital to get moving
Sedentary behaviour, physical activity and sleep are pillars of good health that must be addressed to consider the unique care needs and preferences of older adults. […]
Mapping a clear career path for rural health workers
The struggle for rural and remote communities to retain allied health workers is having a negative impact on many who experience long wait times and inconsistent […]
Generating evidence to improve aged care in Australia
The cost of health care for older Australians is rapidly rising, but Flinders University senior research fellow Dr Jyoti Khadka – who also works with the […]
Older people embrace online forums for health support
More older people are looking online for answers to their health problems stemming from chronic conditions, but are they obtaining information and support that helps? […]
Teamwork boosts oral health for older people in hospital
Flinders Caring Futures Institute researchers have helped steer the co-design, implementation and evaluation of oral healthcare interventions for older adults in hospital. “It’s a significant […]
Partnerships point to a more productive future
With aged care placed squarely in the national spotlight since the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, the need for swift and effective […]
Playing a star role to improve aged care
Completion of key pieces of work within the STAAR-SA program (State Action On Avoidable Re-hospitalisations And Unplanned Admission: An Integrated Knowledge Translation Project Across […]
Asking the essential questions to improve aged care food quality
Food has zero nutritional value if it isn’t eaten – which is why Flinders Caring Futures Institute is driving research that measures stakeholder satisfaction levels […]