We are living longer and more people are getting diabetes. The American Diabetes Association has updated the Older Adults Standards, with special attention to considering reduction of medication and insulin therapy intensity. The older population has unique issues and special needs that require consideration as we provide diabetes self-management education. This online course highlights key areas of assessment, intervention, and advocacy for older clients living with diabetes.

Objectives:

1. Self-management considerations for older individuals
2. Strategies to prevent complications and maintain optimal quality of life
3. The role of the Diabetes Educator as advocate

Intended Audience: An important course for health care professionals seeking to gain understanding of the special issues and goals for older adults.

Instructor: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM is a working educator and a nationally recognized diabetes expert.

Earn 1.5 CEs 

Fee: $29.00 – Click here to enroll in the course.

Enroll in our entire Level 2 – Standards of Care to join us for the below 2023 Live Webinar Updates. All courses air at 11:30 a.m. (PST)

• December 1, 2022 – Meds Management for Type 2 – 1.5 CEs
• December 8, 2022 – Hyperglycemic Crises, DKA & HHS Standards | 1.0 CE
• December 20, 2022 – Assessing Well-Being: Population Health to a Person-Centered Approach Standards | 1.5 CEs
• February 2, 2023 – ADA Standards of Care | 2.0 CEs
• March 28, 2023 – Critical Assessment – Fine Tuning Diabetes Detective Skills | 2.0 CEs
• April 11, 2023 – Microvascular Complications, Eye, Kidney Nerve Disease 1.5 CEs
• April 13, 2023 – Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes Standards 1.5 CEs
• May 11, 2023 – Lower Extremity Assessment 1.5 CEs
• May 16, 2023 – Older Adults and Diabetes 1.5 CEs
• May 18, 2023 – Tots to Teens – Diabetes Standards 1.5 CEs
• May 25, 2023 – Pregnancy and Diabetes 1.5 CEs
• May 30, 2023 – Hospital and Hyperglycemia 1.5 CEs
• June 1, 2023 – Setting up a Successful Diabetes Program 1.5 CEs

All hours earned count toward your CDCES Accreditation Information