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Given the extent of ageist attitudes and stereotypes and the negative consequences of ageism for health and quality of care, developing effective interventions to reduce ageism is a priority.
- We can do better: Addressing ageism against older adults in healthcare ...
The culture of ageism in medicine can be unintentionally...
- We can do better: Addressing ageism against older adults in healthcare ...
11 Φεβ 2021 · Improved education and training of healthcare professionals in the unique aspects of diagnosis and treatment in older adults will help to combat ageism in health care.
Research has found a strong link between ageism, in the form of negative stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination toward older people, and risks to their physical and mental health.
The culture of ageism in medicine can be unintentionally transmitted through role-modelling and the hidden curriculum. Strategies to combat ageism and provide ethical healthcare include intergenerational learning, educational programs, and strong leadership from organizations to enact policy and practice changes.
1 Οκτ 2021 · Claudia Mahler, the UN Independent Expert on the human rights of older persons, presents a report on how to combat ageism and age discrimination in society and healthcare. She urges a human rights approach and a comprehensive international treaty to protect the dignity and equality of older persons.
6 Δεκ 2023 · Ageism occurs subtly through over-accommodation towards older adults fed by beliefs that they are less capable (Cary et al., 2017) or through elder speak by addressing older adults with paternalistic language, such as ‘dear’ or ‘sweetheart’ (Shaw & Gordon, 2021).
10 Απρ 2021 · The Global Report on Ageism makes three recommendations for concrete actions that all stakeholders can take to combat ageism. First, invest in effective strategies to prevent and respond to ageism. Second, fund and improve data and research to better understand ageism and how to address it.
