News: aged care

Food waste is a problem in hospitals and aged care facilities, but there’s a solution

Food waste in hospitals and aged care facilities
Posted on Jul 28 2025 by Lara Pacillo

Hospitals and aged care facilities are significant contributors to food waste in ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥, but are uniquely positioned to drive change across the broader food service sector, according to new research.

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Housing design for older South Aussies under the spotlight

An older man smiles in the kitchen as he makes a cup of tea.
Posted on Sep 6 2022 by Lee Gaskin

ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide researchers will investigate the quality of housing for older South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ns to improve their wellbeing and resilience to extreme weather.

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Increased movement leads to better outcomes for aged care residents

Two Resthaven residents walk through a garden and talk to each other.
Posted on Jul 11 2022 by Lee Gaskin

ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide researchers have found that aged care residents who move more and interact with their environment are more likely to live longer, have fewer falls and have a higher quality of life.

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