ageism can lead to over treatment of certain conditions, which can result in doctors performing unnecessary and even dangerous procedures on older individuals. Doctors are also more likely to be less patient, responsive, engaged, and interested in elderly patients when they hold discriminations against...
This, in turn, renders a significant segment of elderly population at a disadvantage. Pervasiveness of the structural and cultural factors, as reflected in ageism, makes it undeviating particularly in developing societies. The internalization hypothesis indicates that self-concept deteriorates with ageing...
The Influence of Ageism and Ageist Stereotypes on the Elderly. ageism and ageist stereotyping, and become aware of the physical, mental, and emotional consequences that may result from this form of age discrimination. ... Nemmers,M Theresa - 《Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics》 被引...
favouritismfavoritismdiscriminationagismageism noun Synonyms for ageism noundiscrimination against middle-aged and elderly people Synonyms agism Related Words discrimination favoritism favouritism Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.Want...
Five video narratives and focused discussion questions, intended to mitigate the "otherness" of old age, are described. Rationales and sample student responses are provided.关键词:Elderly Age NOS Old-age Five DOI: 10.3928/01484834-20050601-09 被引量: 39 ...
Introduction Treating high grade gliomas in the elderly is a challenge for multidisciplinary teams. Most studies on this topic exclude patients aged >65 a... N Mukerji,D Rodrigues,G Hendry,... - Journal of neuro-oncology 被引量: 28发表: 2008年 Patients' preferences and existential perspective...
Is ageism a relevant concept for health care practice in the elderly? With the demographic aging, the older adults' needs for assistance and care will inevitably increase. Therefore, it is important to explore the beliefs and... M Masse,P Meire - 《Geriatrie Et Psychologie Neuropsychiatrie Du...
Literature describing the interface of ageism and sexism on older women, the majority of the nation's elderly population, has resulted in the knowledge tha... CV Browne - 《Social Work》 被引量: 96发表: 1995年 Migration, ageing and mental health: an ethnographic study on perceptions of life...
The term “ageism” refers to discrimination against a particular age group, and in this article is used in the context of the elderly. The word "ageism” was first used in 1969, just two years after theFederal Discrimination in Employment Actset age forty as the lower level at which worke...
This article discusses the results of a survey of elderly people living in an urban community. The majority of these were very elderly women living alone. They expressed considerable anxiety about crime. The amount of crime and the type of crime they experienced took place in the domestic enviro...