FNU Nursing and The Aging Family Prejudices Questions
DQ: Ageism is a concept introduced decades ago and is defined as “the prejudices and stereotypes that are applied to older people sheerly on the basis of their age…” (Butler, Lewis, & Sutherland, 1991).
- What are some common misconceptions you have heard or believed about older adults?
- What can you do to dispel these myths?
