Ageism
What is ageism?
The systematic stereotyping of and discrimination against individuals who are old
Explain 2 reasons why elders refuse support when they need it
pride, wanting to be independent and in control, not wanting to share financial information, not wanting to be a burden to their families
What percentage of people over 65 use the internet daily?
75%
female older than 75
What percent of people over age 65 work part time?
40%
List 3 examples of ageist terms
fossil, geezer, hag, set in their ways, old school
What is the percentage of US adults that are caregivers to a person over 50 years old?
14.3 %
Is it easier for older men or older women to find companionship?
Women
not bathing, wearing clothes inappropriate for the weather, poor nutrition
Explain 2 reasons why older people are working past the retirement age
financial gain
meaning and validation
How are elders portrayed in advertising?
comical, stubborn, eccentric, foolish, narrowminded, sickly, poor, sexual dissatisfied, slow to respond
What are 2 examples of why grandparents become surrogate parents?
incarceration
Do older men or older women rely more on their spouse, partner, or close family for emotional support rather than friends?
Men
List 3 of the 7 types of abuse
physical, psychological, sexual, exploitation, neglect, abandonment, self neglect
Although the U.S. age discrimination in employment act prohibits discrimination in the workplace due to age, what percentage of people over age 40 still say they experience it?
60%
What are two reasons medical professionals justify their negative treatment of elders?
1.Feelings of helplessness due to not being able to save or cure the patients medical problems
2. An increased awareness or reminder of ones own life and mortality
What are 3 of the 5 types of grandparents?
fun seekers
surrogate parents
formal
reservoir of family wisdom
What percentage of those over 65 have never been married?
4%
List the sings of psychological abuse
unexplained or uncharacteristic changes in behavior
caregiver isolates elder
caregiver is verbally aggressive, demanding, controlling, overly concerned about spending money, or uncaring
unable to keep pace with change/ learn new technologies
What do the acronyms GOMER, and TMB stand for?
GOMER: get out of my emergency room
TMB: too many birthdays
Explain the difference between collectivism and individualism and give examples of each
ex: US
Collectivism-take care of your extended family
ex: Asian cultures
Has the rate of divorce increase or decreased for those over 50 years old?
increased
Adult Protective Service (APS)
Long-term Care Ombudsmen (LTCO)
Name 2 of the advocacy groups for older adults.
AARP & SSA