Name
G01 - Collaborative Health Care for the Aged: A Systemic Look at Ageism and its Impacts
Date & Time
Friday, October 25, 2024, 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Location Name
Mission A
Description

This workshop aims to describe the pervasive nature of ageism within health care systems and its detrimental effects on older adults. Participants will receive extant research and practical strategies to combat ageism, fostering a more inclusive and empathetic approach to elder care. By the end of this session, attendees will be empowered with actionable insights to improve collaborative health care practices ensuring older individuals receive the dignity and quality of care they deserve.

Speakers
Federico Mendez LMFT, Owner/CEO, Intimacy Counseling & Consulting, PLLC, North Richland Hills, TX
Federico Mendez
Content Level
All Audience
Tags
Care management, Geriatrics, Patient-centered care or Patient perspectives
Session Type
Concurrent
SIG or Committee
F&H
Slideshow link
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Objective 1
To identify the prevalence and impact of ageism within collaborative health care settings to understand how stereotypes and biases against older adults affect access, treatment, and outcomes in a collaborative health care setting.
Objective 2
To describe practical tools and strategies for identifying, challenging, and eliminating ageist practices in collaborative healthcare work environments, to enhance the quality of care for older adults.
Objective 3
To discuss more empathetic and inclusive collaborative healthcare practices that recognize the value and dignity of older individuals to ensure to meet the diverse needs of the aging population.
Content Reference 1

Bernstein, L. E., Ebert, A. R., & Patrick, J. H. (2022). Ageism before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Translational Issues in Psychological Science, 8(3), 300-310. https://doi.org/10.1037/tps0000323

Content Reference 2

Garrison-Diehn, C., Rummel, C., Au, Y. H., & Scherer, K. (2022). Attitudes toward older adults and aging: A foundational geropsychology knowledge competency. Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice, 29(1), 4-15. https://doi.org/10.1037/cps0000043

Content Reference 3

Temple, J. B., Brijnath, B., Enticott, J., Utomo, A. Williams, R. & Kelaher, M. (2021). Discrimination reported by older adults living with mental health conditions: Types, contexts and association with healthcare barriers. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, 56, 1003-1014. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00127-020-01914-9

Content Reference 4

Mendez, A., Lopez, M., Rodriguez-Quintanilla, K., & Carrion, B. (2022). Ageist no more: Interprofessional training for undergraduate healthcare students. Geriatrics, 7(17), 1-12. https://doi.org/10.3390/geriatrics7010017

Content Reference 5

Baumgartner, S. E., Corrigan, P. W., Wan, H. T., Werner, P., Himes, C. L., & Qin, S. (2023). The difference in stigmatizing attributions toward older adults with or without Alzheimer’s disease. Stigma and Health, 8(4), 467-475. https://doi.org/10.1037/sah0000315