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This medical PowerPoint presentation is about the issues of being an older adult in an ageist society. As an older adult in an ageist society, you may experience discrimination or negative stereotypes based solely on your age. Ageism can manifest in many ways, including in the workplace, in healthcare settings, and in social interactions.

One common form of ageism is the assumption that older adults are not capable of certain activities or are not as valuable to society as younger individuals. This can lead to limited opportunities for employment, volunteer work, or social engagement. Ageism can also impact healthcare, with older adults being dismissed or undertreated for medical conditions because of the assumption that certain health issues are just a natural part of aging.

Its important to recognize that ageism is a form of prejudice and discrimination, and it can have significant negative effects on mental health and overall well-being. However, there are steps you can take to combat ageism and advocate for your own rights and dignity as an older adult. This can include speaking up when you encounter ageism, seeking out supportive social networks, staying active and engaged in your community, and educating others about the harms of ageism.

Its also important to remember that age is just a number, and that people of all ages have value and contributions to make. By challenging ageist attitudes and promoting intergenerational connections, we can work to create a more inclusive and equitable society for people of all ages.

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Being An Older Adult in an Ageist Society Patricia M. Schwirian, PhD,RN Professor Emeritus, OSU College of Nursing Senior Research Scholar, OSU Primary Care Research Institute Senior Faculty Affiliate, OSU Office of Geriatrics & Gerontology
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JUST REMEMBER: Getting old is not for sissies How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you were? ( S. Paige, date unknown)
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AGEISM What is ageism? How is ageism manifested? What is the theoretical basis for ageism? What is the process by which ageism persists?
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AGEISM: What Is It? …a term coined by Butler (1969) “Ageism reflects a deep-seated uneasiness on the part of young and middle-aged--a personal revulsion and distaste for growing old, disease, disability, and fear of powerlessness, “uselessness”, and death” THUS:
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In a society that highly values and has great regard for youth and vitality it is no surprise that ageism exists. Ageism is a form of bigotry, just like racism and sexism
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Ageism can be seen as a process of systematic stereotyping of and discrimination against people because they are old, just as racism and sexism accomplish this with skin color and gender
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“ “Ageism” became part of the popular consciousness in the 70’s Kalish (1979) introduced the concept, a “New Ageism”
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Characteristics of the “New Ageism” Stereotypes ‘the elderly’ in terms of those OA’s who are the least capable, the least healthy, and the least alert Perceive older persons as relatively helpless, dependent individuals requiring support services of agencies and other organizations
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Moreover... Encourages the development of services with little concern as to whether the outcome contributes to reduction in freedom and decision-making power Produces a stream of criticism against society in general for its mistreatment of the elderly
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Kalish says: “The message of the new ageism seems to be that we understand how badly your are being treated….You are poor, lonely, weak, incompetent, ineffectual, and no longer terribly bright…we are going to relieve your suffering from ageism”.
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Ageism Revisited (Bytheway & Johnson, 1990) Ageism: A set of beliefs originating in the biological variation between people and relating to the aging process Ageism is made manifest in the actions of corporate bodies--what is said and done by their representatives and the resulting views that are held by ordinary aging people
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Moreover, ageism: Generates & reinforces fear & denigration of the aging process, stereotyping assumptions regarding competence, and the need for protection Consequences range from well-meaning patronage to unambiguous villification
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Ageists: Avoid older persons on an individual level Discriminate in terms of jobs and utilization of social institutions Deride older people through hostile humor Complain that older people are a drain on society--that they are just taking, not giving
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MANIFESTATIONS of AGEISM In the workplace, OA’s may Be “downsized” first Be passed over for promotions/raises Find their suggestions/observations ignored and/or denigrated Find it very difficult to get a new job
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In the health care system, OA’s may: Be treated as “crocks” Be underdiagnosed Be overmedicated/undermedicated Be patronized Be automatically ordered as a DNR Be excluded from decisions made about their own care
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On television, OA’s: Are largely absent from Saturday AM cartoons (unless they are witches) Show up primarily in ads for health-problem-oriented products Are depicted in stereotypical fashions
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THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS FOR AGEISM Fear of death in Western society; death & old age are considered synonymous in American society Unrelenting emphasis on the youth culture American emphasis on productivity (usually narrowly defined in terms of economic potential The manner in which aging was originally researched
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How does the ageism “process” work and intensify? The Cycle of Structurally Induced Dependence (Kuypers & Bengston, 1984) Why is it so toxic?
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Combatting the Downward Spiral Realize that older people are part of the cycle of life; they should not be compartmentalized into an undiffereniated “blob” Focus on HEALTH PROMOTION goals as part of healthy aging
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Give importance to the settings in which individuals age--these help determine their health status in old age Emphasize strategies that maintain bonding between generations
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And Finally: Deal With the Myths of Aging as They Exist Source: Rowe, J.W. & Kahn, R.L. (1998). Successful Aging: The MacArthur Foiundation Study. New York: Dell Publishing Company. (available through Amazon.com)
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Myth #1 To be old is to be sick FACTS based on Research People are much more likely to age well than become decrepit & dependent Age-related disabilities declining; of those 65-74 in 1994, a full 89% reported no disability whatever
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Myth #2 You can’t teach an old dog new tricks FACTS Wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong! Older people learn differently,but they learn Flexibility & adaptability are actually hall marks of successful aging/agers
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Key Features Predicting Strong Mental Function in OA’s Regular physical activity Strong social support system Belief in one’s ability to handle what life has to offer
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Myth # 3 The Horse is Out of the Barn FACTS “Nature is remarkably forgiving” “Research shows that it is almost never too late to begin healthy habits, such as smoking cessation, sensible diet, exercise, & the like.”
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Myth #4 The secret is choose your parents wisely FACT Swedish Twins Study: only 30% of physical aging can be blamed on genes, & about half the changes in mental function “We are, in large part, responsible for our old age.”
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Myth #5 Older adults don’t pull their own weight FACTS Wrong measures: Only paid work counts as “productive” Ageism in the workplace
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Thank You For Coming!