Added connection to health and social support services ‘
diabetes
DIABETES
Older adults indicated that they were referred to and connected with health and social support services (eg, food bank, exercise programme, smoking cessation, home care, social work, arts programme). Living well with diabetes and other chronic conditions was perceived by older adults to require more than just medical care. Some older adults required supports to meet their basic needs, as they were not able to afford groceries or travel far distances for groceries and medications. ‘Older adults found it important to be aware of publicly funded resources, such as tax rebates and housing options, in case they or their loved one required these in the future. By attending group wellness sessions, they learnt about the types of programmes the community partner sites had to offer. ‘