Focusing on diabetes in the older adult population In the U.S.,
there are nearly 26 million people living with diabetes and more
seniors have diabetes than any other age group – 10.9 million,
or 26.9 percent, of all people age 65 and older. “Currently, one
in four Americans over the age of 60 is living with diabetes and
there is a great need for further education among older adults,”
says Dr. Vanessa Jones Briscoe, Chair of the Older Adult
Subcommittee and Board Member for the American Diabetes
Association. In 2012 the American Diabetes Association launched
its Senior Signature Series. The series looks to expand
education and outreach efforts to seniors across the country.
The series includes half-day educational events for individuals
age 50 years and older to learn more about diabetes, numerous
resources, helpful materials and health screenings. Its goal is
to educate older adults about how they can reduce their risk of
diabetes and its complications. Because of its great success in
2012, the series will be