“Gain an understanding of diabetes risk assessment tools available for older persons”
Course Content
Diabetes risk screening in the older person not previously diagnosed with diabetes can not only reduce the risk of developing chronic conditions but can also reduce risk of falls, infections, delirium and pain.
This Webinar will discuss risk assessments for older persons living in the community and those on admission to residential aged care or already living in residential aged care to prevent chronic conditions and adverse health events.
Learning Outcomes
In this session, you will:
- Gain an understanding of diabetes risk assessment tools available for older persons
- Gain an understanding of the benefits of diabetes risk assessments to reduce the risk of falls, delirium, infection and pain
- Identify when there is a need for medical interventions and further evaluation
- Understand the need for ongoing monitoring and re-evaluation
MSc (Nurse Practitioner), RN, CDE
Jules Aitken is an Endorsed Nurse Practitioner specialising in Diabetes, Chronic Disease and Weight Management. She attained her Masters of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) at Queensland University of Technology (QUT). Jules is also a registered Credentialed Diabetes Educator (CDE) registered with the Australian Diabetes Educators Association (ADEA) gaining her Certificate of Diabetes Management at the University of Technology Sydney. She has worked within the diabetes, chronic disease and weight loss management field for over 15 years…Read More>>