Nursing Care of Older People with Diabetes
Trisha DunningThis book is an easy to follow essential guide to providing skilled and effective care for older people with diabetes in community, acute and residential care settings. It aims to provide nurses and other health professionals with the knowledge needed to accurately diagnose, treat and care for older people with diabetes. It draws upon guidance from the National Service Frameworks for Diabetes and Care of Older People (UK) and the Department of Human Service Standards (Australia) and provides an ideal companion to Care of People with Diabetes.Content:
Chapter 1 Introduction to Diabetes in Older People (pages 1–21): Trisha Dunning
Chapter 2 Managing Diabetes in Older People (pages 22–90): Trisha Dunning
Chapter 3 Developing Care Systems for Older People (pages 93–112): Angus Forbes
Chapter 4 Short?Term Complications of Diabetes (pages 113–134): Michelle Robins
Chapter 5 Long?Term Complications of Diabetes (pages 135–188): Trisha Dunning
Chapter 6 Educating and Communicating with Older People (pages 189–198): Trisha Dunning
Chapter 7 Rehabilitation, Respite and Palliative Care (pages 199–210): Trisha Dunning
Chapter 8 Mental Health, Depression, Dementia and Diabetes (pages 211–229): Trisha Dunning and Michelle Robins
Chapter 9 Effective Medication Management in Older People (pages 230–249): Susan Hunt
Chapter 10 Sexuality and Older People with Diabetes (pages 250–263): Trisha Dunning
Chapter 11 Using Complementary Therapies Wisely in Older People (pages 264–282): Trisha Dunning
Chapter 12 Resources (pages 283–286): Trisha Dunning and Michelle Robins