Family members have been very supportive of this concept. One son admitted that he had shortened his visits with his mother because he didn't know how to talk to her anymore. He has since become a regular participant. Good Samaritan sponsors the Diabetes Dialogue Education and Support Group. The primary objectives are to provide education, foster communication, teach self-management skills, and provide positive feedback.
Attendance is primarily a geriatric, chronically ill population of rural southern Illinois.
Through professional monthly attendance, word of mouth, and publicity, the group boasts an increasing monthly attendance, often hitting 50. Education leads to better self-management skills, resulting in fewer complications and thus reduced healthcare costs and a better quality of life for an increasingly aging and diabetic population. Lafon Nursing Facility of the Holy Family New Orleans, LA Contact Sr. Ann Elise Sonnier Lafon Nursing Facility of the Holy Family 6900 Chef Menteur Hwy.