Aims This study explored occupational therapy students' implicit (unconscious) ageism.
Because of the relationship between impairment and dependence, and ageism and …

Aim: This study examined relationships among OT gerontology education, attitudes about
older adults, occupational therapist and student “willingness to work” with older adults, and …

As the older population increases in number and proportion within the population, services
adapted to the needs of the older person will be in demand. Ageism is believed to hinder the …

Therapists, as experts in promoting independence, have a role in providing wellness and
health promotion programs in the community. This article features several models targeting …

This study examined the perceptions of gerontological occupational therapists and their
experiences with ageism in their practice. Sixteen gerontological occupational therapists …

Negative attitudes towards aging can be a substantial obstacle to the delivery of quality
health care to older adults. This study compared the attitudes towards older people and …

Background: Little knowledge exists regarding which occupations older adults prioritize as
rehabilitation goals in reablement and what factors are associated with their preferences …

This article challenges occupational therapists to extend their traditional practice in long
term care settings for elderly people, in order to prevent the negative health outcomes …

The aim of this study was to determine the association of subjective well-being and
correlates of successful aging among married older adults with disability through a …

The aim of this study was to explore elders' perspectives about supports and barriers for
exercise participation, and the implications for occupational therapy. Results indicated that …