This new edition of the Complete Nurse’s Guide to Diabetes Care is a comprehensive resource for all nurses who work with diabetes patients. Inside, readers will find expert advice on:
The evolution of the nurse’s roles in diabetes care and education
Recent research on complications and associated diseases
Practical issues, such as the effects of anxiety, depression, and polypharmacy
Updated guidelines for nutrition therapy and physical activity
How diabetes affects women, children, and the elderly
An extensive resources section featuring contact information for useful organizations and essential patient care
The Complete Nurse’s Guide to Diabetes Care, 3rd Edition, gives nurses the tools they need to give quality care to the person with diabetes.
Chapter 30: Diabetes Care in Assisted Living and Long-Term Care Facilities Available to Purchase
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Published:2017
Belinda P. Childs, ARNP, MN, CDE, BC-ADM, Sandra Drozdz Burke, PhD, APRN, FAAN, "Diabetes Care in Assisted Living and Long-Term Care Facilities", Complete Nurse’s Guide to Diabetes Care, Belinda P. Childs, MN, APRN, BC-ADM, CDE, Marjorie Cypress, PhD, ANP-BC, CDE, Geralyn R. Spollett, MSN, ANP-BC, CDE
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The aging of the baby boomer generation has led to what is being called a “silver tsunami.” As of 2014, there were nearly 46 million older adults in the U.S., and 10,000 members of the baby boom generation will turn 65 every day until 2030. By 2040, the number of older adults will surpass 80 million and constitute about 22% of the U.S. population.1 The vast majority of older adults live independently, but about 1.5 million reside in long-term care settings such as nursing homes. As much as 10% of those ≥85 years old live in institutional settings. Twenty-six percent of the population >65 years old has diabetes. Considering the aging of the population, the increased life expectancy, and the increase in diabetes prevalence, nurses will be asked to provide diabetes care and education in the home as well as in assisted and long-term care facilities. The nurse’s role as advocate, care provider, and educator of staff, patient, and family will be pivotal.
