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Mental Health Aspects of Diabetes in Elders from Diverse Ethnic Backgrounds

Mental Health Aspects of Diabetes in Elders from Diverse Ethnic Backgrounds is a ten-module curriculum for multidisciplinary health, mental health, and social service professionals.

Supported by a Grant from the Bureau of Health Professions
for a Supplement to the Stanford Geriatric Education Center
2004

Authors:
Caroline Fee, MA
Dolores Gallagher-Thompson, PhD
Esperanza Garcia-Walters, MPH
Rita Hargrave, MD
Levanne Hendrix, GNP, PhD
Nancy Hikoyeda, DrPH
Jill LeCount, RN, MS, CNS
Irene Lewis, DNc
Melen McBride, RN, PhD
Kellie Takagi, PhD
Sharon Waller, PhD, MDiv
Gwen Yeo, PhD (Ed.)

This curriculum was developed as a resource for teaching culturally appropriate care for depression and cognitive loss for elders at high risk for diabetes. Written by members of the Affiliated Core Faculty of Stanford Geriatric Education Center, Stanford University School of Medicine, the 100-page curriculum includes objectives and comprehensive, evidence-based content on the following topics:

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Overview of depression and cognitive loss/dementia in elders with diabetes Powerpoint slides
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Risk, culturally appropriate assessment and interventions for diabetes, depression, and cognitive loss or dementia in the following older populations:  
  • African American
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  • American Indian
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  • Chinese American
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  • Filipino American
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  • Hmong American
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  • Japanese American
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  • Mexican American
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Cross cultural issues related to sensory impairment due to diabetes in emergencies such as bioterrorism  
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