Elder Care A Resource for Interprofessional Providers: Ageism
University of Arizona College of Medicine
ELDER CARE A Resource for Interprofessional Providers: Ageism is one of a continuing series of practical, evidence based, Provider Fact Sheets which summarize key geriatric topics and provide clinically useful assessments and interventions. Initially developed for remote, rural clinical sites, they are useful for students and health care professionals from many fields and across a very broad range of health care settings.
After reading this issue of Elder Care, you should be able to…
- Explain what ageism is
- Explain how ageism can negative influence social and health outcomes for older adults
- Explain ways that clinicians can reduce their own feelings and actions that promote ageism
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