Bringing Specialist Diabetes Care to Aged Care Facilities

Diabetes is one of the most common chronic health conditions affecting older Australians, yet access to specialist diabetes education is often limited in aged care settings, particularly in regional and rural areas.

Angie Llewellyn provides expert diabetes education and support to aged care facilities, residents, families and care staff throughout Australia. Services can be delivered via telehealth or onsite by arrangement, making specialist diabetes support accessible regardless of location.

Whether your facility requires staff education, resident consultations, family education sessions or ongoing diabetes support, services can be tailored to meet your needs.

Why Aged Care Providers Choose Our Services

Managing diabetes in older adults can be complex. Residents may be living with multiple health conditions, frailty, cognitive impairment, changing nutritional needs, or complex medication and insulin regimens.

Our services help facilities:

·        Improve staff knowledge and confidence in diabetes management

·        Support safe medication and insulin administration

·        Improve recognition and management of hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemia

·        Reduce avoidable hospital transfers and emergency presentations

·        Improve resident wellbeing and quality of life

·        Support compliance with aged care quality and clinical care standards

·        Provide practical, evidence-based diabetes education

·        Access ongoing support from an experienced Credentialled Diabetes Educator and Registered Nurse

With over 30 years of experience in hospitals, general practice, community health, Aboriginal health services and private practice, Angie delivers practical education that can be immediately applied in everyday aged care settings.

Education for Care Workers

Our education programs are designed to build confidence and competence in staff responsible for supporting residents living with diabetes.

Topics May Include

·        Understanding diabetes in older adults

·        Blood glucose monitoring

·        Recognising and managing hypoglycaemia

·        Recognising and managing hyperglycaemia

·        Diabetes medications and insulin

·        Safe insulin administration

·        Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)

·        Diabetes and dementia

·        Nutrition and diabetes in aged care

·        Sick day management

·        Preventing diabetes-related complications

Benefits for Staff

·        Improved diabetes knowledge and skills

·        Greater confidence managing residents with diabetes

·        Improved medication safety

·        Better clinical decision-making

·        Reduced risk of diabetes-related incidents and hospital admissions

Education for Residents and Families

Education is not just for staff. Residents and families often benefit from a better understanding of diabetes, medications and day-to-day diabetes management.

Topics May Include

·        Understanding diabetes and blood glucose levels

·        Healthy eating and nutrition

·        Diabetes medications and insulin

·        Preventing and treating low blood glucose levels

·        Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)

·        Managing diabetes during illness

·        Preventing complications

·        Maintaining independence and quality of life

Benefits for Residents and Families

·        Increased confidence and understanding

·        Greater involvement in care decisions

·        Reduced anxiety about diabetes management

·        Improved self-management where appropriate

·        Improved quality of life and wellbeing

Clinical Services for Residents

In addition to education programs, individual resident consultations are available.

Services may include:

·        Individual diabetes consultations

·        Insulin initiation and titration support

·        Medication and insulin reviews

·        Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) support

·        Diabetes management plan reviews

·        Sick day management education

·        Family consultations

·        Case conferencing with facility staff and GPs

Flexible Service Delivery

Services can be delivered:

·        Via telehealth anywhere in Australia

·        Onsite by arrangement

·        Individual resident consultations

·        Small group education sessions

·        Facility-wide education programs

·        One-off workshops or ongoing support programs

No resident transport is required for telehealth appointments, making specialist diabetes care accessible and convenient.

Funding Options

Services may be funded through:

·        Facility-funded education programs

·        Medicare Chronic Disease Management referrals

·        Home Care Packages (HCP)

·        Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA)

·        NDIS funding (where applicable)

·        Private payment

We are happy to discuss the most appropriate funding pathway for your facility or residents.

Fees

Individual Resident Consultation

30-minute consultation: $95.00

Medicare rebates may be available for eligible residents referred by their GP under a Chronic Disease Management Plan.

Staff Education Sessions

Service	Fee
1-hour education session	From $250
2-hour workshop	From $450
Half-day workshop	From $800
Full-day workshop	Quote provided

Ongoing Facility Support

Monthly support packages, resident review programs and facility-wide education services are available on request.

Travel costs may apply for onsite services outside metropolitan areas.

Contact

To discuss your facility’s requirements or request a tailored proposal:

📧 admin@angelallewellyn.com.au

Specialist diabetes education and support for aged care facilities Australia-wide.