Background The common practice of making fun of aging and older people demonstrates
that ageism towards older people is socially acceptable. It is so accepted that even those of …

phelan a.(2011) Socially constructing older people: examining discourses which can shape
nurses' understanding and practice. Journal of Advanced Nursing67 (4), 893–903. Abstract …

As the population of the world 'ages', older people are increasingly viewed as a
'problem'whose needs challenge the resources of care services. However, this view is …

Scholars have suggested that negative views toward older individuals are prevalent in
Western society and that health care practices with older adults are influenced by these …

A survey was conducted with 262 commencing nursing students at a South Australian
university, during a compulsory orientation week lecture prior to the first week of their …

Despite the increase of the older adult population, there exists a shortage of health care
professionals trained to help this population remain independent as long as possible …

Ageism has numerous negative effects on the lives of older people, including their health
and well-being. In this reflective account a nursing student explores these effects in the …

The purpose of this study was to examine nursing students' knowledge and attitudes toward
caring for older adults. The study was conducted in two phases including a comparison of …

Background. An important purpose of theories is to challenge practice, create new
approaches to practice and remodel the structures of rules and principles. Therefore, it is of …

Ageism is pervasive throughout society, and it is an especially important issue for nurses
because the nursing workforce is aging rapidly. This article explores ageism as it applies to …