What stood out to me the most about ageism in Cruikshank and Aronson’s readings was the impact that the medical system has on older adults. Specifically, hearing about patients with dementia not having their treatment options listened to was a saddening but honest...
Introduction Ageism is a subtly woven into our everyday language, expectations, and professional practices. Despite this normalization, the consequences are easy to overlook, especially for older adults who rely on outside sources for assistance. The readings...
In thinking about the readings, what made the greatest impact on me was the systemic undertreatment and misdiagnosis of older adults in healthcare settings due to biases and the lack of proper medical education on geriatrics. This had an impact on me because it...
In examining ageism, both Cruikshank in “Ageism” and Aronson in “Adult” highlight its nature and powerful effects on older adults. Cruikshank discusses internalized ageism, where stereotypes lead older individuals to adopt these negative beliefs. Her insights of this...
1.Reading these chapters, the discussion of death being the completion of life impacted me. This stood out to me because I agree that our medical system is not set up and prepared for the end stage of life. For instance, in Aronson, the author talks about...
