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ageism [ā′jizəm] Etymology: L, aetas, lifetime an attitude that discriminates, separates, stigmatizes, or otherwise disadvantages older adults on the basis of chronologic age. ageism Geriatrics A bias or belief that may be held by a health care provider that depression, forgetfulness, and other disorders are a normal part of aging and that older individuals will not benefit from treatment of mental disorders. Cf
elderly. Psychiatry Systematic stereotyping of and discrimination against the elderly to distance oneself from their social plight and skirt personal fears of aging and death. See Elder abuse. Cf Gerontophobia. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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issues are examined, such as self-esteem, ageism, and media ideals. Ageism is preventing elderly people with cancer from getting the
care they are entitled to and need, delegates at the recent 14th
International Conference on Cancer Nursing in Toronto were told. Internalized ageism may also play a role in deflecting
attention from the subject of women's aging. |
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