Ageism Flashcards
Ageism
- Definition
Stereotyping and discrimination against individuals and groups based on their age
Ageism
- What makes it different
Other “isms” are not acceptable but ageism often slides by
Can be ageist to oneself
- Very self depricating
Types of Ageism
- List
- Personal
- Institutional
- Intentional
- Unintentional
- Implicit
Types of Ageism
- Personal
Ideas, attitudes, beliefs of an individual that are biased against older people
Types of Ageism
- Institutional
Mission, rules, practices that discriminate against older adults
Types of Ageism
- Intentional
Ideas, attitudes, rules, practices that are carried out with the knowledge they are biased against older adults
Types of Ageism
- Unintentional
Ideas, attitudes, rules, practices that are carried out without awareness that they are biased against older adults
Types of Ageism
- Implicit
Thoughts, feelings, and behaviours towards older adults that exist without conscious awareness
- Assumptions that form the basis of most interactions with older adults
- Can be internalized
- Can be positive or negative
Affects of Ageism Bias in Media
Depicted in media as frail, sad
Affects of Ageism Bias in Healthcare
Older patients are treated as really sick and frail
- More focus on disease treatment rather than prevention
- Lose sight on that older adults can be really healthy
Impact
- Stereotyping
How we think
Impact
- Prejudice
How we feel
Impact
- Discrimination
How we act
How does ageism manifest
- Policy (Education, health, labour)
- Services (Access to social, healthcare)
- Appreciation (Human and social)
Outcomes of Ageism
- Association with mortality
Shorter lifespans
- Less likely to receive support or ask for help
Outcomes of Ageism
- Psychological well being
Negative association on wellbeing
- Depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem
Outcomes of Ageism
- Natural Disasters
Emergency support plans are poorly coordinated for seniors (ppor advocacy)
Challenges even after disaster
- Emergency funding
- Accommodations
- Medications and medical care
Usually have to rely on family and friends
Outcomes of Ageism
- Disability
Most common population with disability is elderly
- Needs are often not addressed in data or guidelines
Outcomes of Ageism
- Poverty
Most elderly are below the poverty line
- Especially those unattached
Outcomes of Ageism
- Cost of Healthcare
Mainly younger population uses more healthcare resource because of higher cost medications and procedures
Ageism Interventions
Terminology:
- Avoid generalizations
- Emphasize differences
Celebration:
- Aged day 3rd monday in September
Health Issues to Address
- Individual
- Social connectedness
- Physical activity
- Healthy eating
- Falls prevention
- Tobacco control
Health Issues to Address
- Systems
- Access to care
- Knowledge of seniors’ health
- Data
WHO Global Strategy
- Developing age-friendly environments
- Alligning health systems to the needs of older populations
Age Friendly Domains
- Community and Healthcare
- Outdoor Spaces and Buildings
- Respect and Social Inclusion
- Communication and Information
Age Friendly Domains
- Pharmacy Layout
- Accessible, with no barriers
- Ensure confidentiality through personal attention
- Chairs to make waiting easier
- Access to toilet
Age Friendly Domains
- Pharmaceutical Services
- Technical and specialized advice
- Involvement of patient in medication use
- Medication availability
- Coordination with other components of healthcare system
- Coordination with social health services
Age Friendly Domains
- Communication of Services
Communicating about range of services offered by pharmacy
- Literacy
- Culture
- Hearing Impairment
- Environment
- Inclusion (Of caregivers)
