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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?