Research expands on ageing, and Aussie songbird origins
There’s no place like home – particularly to age well – and an Australian Research Council grant will add to a growing range of Flinders University […]
New way to measure quality of aged care
The Caring Futures Institute at Flinders University is leading research into developing a new quality of life measure that aged care providers can use for quality […]
Wound management project to help aged
Flinders will support a new $5.25 million research project with industry leader Wound Innovations and global partner Paul Hartmann Pty Ltd. Building on work done by […]
Bringing death, dying to the table
With Australia’s death rate set to double in the next 25 years, more than 50% of us die in acute-care settings, often alone and hidden from […]
Addressing needs of ageing Forgotten Australians
Having been overlooked by institutional care in their youth, the generation of ageing Forgotten Australians deserve better, more personalised aged care, according to Flinders University’s Dr […]
Profits put squeeze on aged care
Nurses and aged care workers are struggling to perform primary care duties in a growing number of residential aged care facilities, new Flinders University research shows. […]
People living with dementia add voice to care model debate
Coinciding with Dementia Awareness Month, a new Flinders University study has asked Australian aged-care residents to rate the quality of care they receive. Out of a […]
Honours for star alumni and Flinders stalwarts
Advocate for older people, Flinders distinguished alumna Dr Kate Barnett, has received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for services to aged welfare. She […]
Experts launch palliative care website
An online resource has been launched to support palliative care and advance care planning for older Australians. End of Life Directions for Aged Care (ELDAC) is […]