Elder Care

  1. Read the Elder Care: A Resource for Interprofessional Providers article, and answer the following questions:
    1. Where did the term ageism originate?
    2. Does ageism cause harm to persons? How?
    3. How can we reduce the amount and occurrence of ageism?
    4. Are clinicians involved in ageism?
    5. Have you witnessed any ageism in your experiences as a student nurse or as a nurse?
    6. Read the points that are listed on page two; are there any that catch your eye that seem very relevant?
  2. 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.

Requirements: 1 page

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But ageism can be reduced through knowledge. Knowledge provides empowerment allowing people to recognize their stereotypes towards the elderly and confront them for an attitude change.

I have faced ageism as a student nurse, but my previous experiences living with elderly persons empowered me to handle the situation adequately. I have met several elderly patients, and while most of my colleagues found them ‘slow’, I found that normal and tolerable because of my experience living with elderly persons as relatives and neighbors. The point that struck me

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