Senior Homes in Atlanta, GA

Arbor Terrace Diabetic Management Program

Acknowledging that a significant number of our aging population suffers from the risks associated with diabetes, Arbor Terrace at Cascade has developed the following:

Dietary Management and Education:

• Sugar-free substitutions
• Snack and hydration program
• Ongoing diabetes process assesment
• Specialized meals as needed
• Nutritional consultant available

Medication Management:

• Licensed nurse provides medication supervision
• State-of-the-art medication administration system
• Insulin administration available to include # routine and # sliding scale

Skin Integrity Assessments:

• Routine skin assessment by licensed nurse
• Foot and skin care as needed
• Message therapy
• Podiatry services available
• Routine exercise program for improved circulation

Vision Assessment:

• Vision clinics available

Monitoring:

• Accu-checks
• Wellness program
• Mental status assessment for self modificaiton
• Routine weights and vital signs
  

Affiliations:

• Local chapter of the American Diabetes Association
• Chart assessment and quarterly visits by a Wesley Woods Geriatric Center physician/nurse practitioner