How to talk about death and dying
Our reluctance to think, talk or communicate about death is even more pronounced when we deal with others’ loss compared to our own, new research finds, […]
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Aged Care policy reform crucial to attract workers
Work-related stress, lack of career progression and up-skilling opportunities are key deficiencies in Australia’s aged care sector with casual staff working across multiple homes to secure […]
Do meal kits tick the right boxes?
During the pandemic, handy meal kit delivery services are helping to develop home cooking habits incorporating healthy ingredients such as vegetables, and a balance of less […]
Aged care menus put to the test
Many South Australians living in residential aged care homes are not getting a food service in keeping with new Aged Care Quality Standards, according to research […]
Children’s special needs focus of Channel 7 grants
Seven new Flinders University research projects have been funded by the Channel 7 Children’s Research Foundation. They include support for special studies to help homeless, at-risk, […]
Home-based care for people living with dementia
With alternatives to residential aged care in high demand, a new program focused on supporting people with dementia and their carers to live well at home […]
Impact grants propel novel research
Generous donors are propelling next-gen research leaders at Flinders University. The foresight of philanthropists is kickstarting nine innovative research projects in 2020-21, led by some of […]
Collaboration heralds new era of aged care research
The quality and depth of aged care research is set to be radically transformed by a new research collaboration funded by the federal government. Flinders University and consultancy […]
CareSearch renews palliative care awareness
Ahead of World Hospice and Palliative Care Day, CareSearch has launched the ‘Part of Life’ campaign to encourage all Australians to learn, care, and plan for […]