Ageism Gerontology Question
- Read the Elder Care: A Resource for Interprofessional Providers article, and answer the following questions:
- Where did the term ageism originate?
- Does ageism cause harm to persons? How?
- How can we reduce the amount and occurrence of ageism?
- Are clinicians involved in ageism?
- Have you witnessed any ageism in your experiences as a student nurse or as a nurse?
- Read the points that are listed on page two; are there any that catch your eye that seem very relevant?
- Your paper should be:
- One (1) page or more.
- Use factual information from the textbook and/or appropriate articles and websites.
- Cite your sources – type references according to the APA Style Guide.