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1. Stereotypic
A period of acquired helplessness, when individuals decline from
al View of
independent self-determining adults to frail and infirm seniors who
Aging
require support and surveillance
2. Common -Older adults are frail
Ageist -Older adults are disengaged from politics
Assumptions -Older adults don't contribute to society
-Older adults are forgetful
-Older adults are dependent
-Older adults are fragile
-Older adults are incompetent
-Older adults are unable to take care of themselves
3. Ageism - The systematic stereotyping of and discrimination against people
because they are old
- Can lead to barriers, preventing older people from successfully finding
employ- ment and other opportunities
4. Ageist -Ageist stereotypes generalize people into groupings or categories
Stereo- based on chronological age and set up an "us versus them" mindset
types
-Ageist assumptions and stereotypes contribute to discrimination and
devaluing of older adults
5. The Problem with - Knowledge of other chronological age groupings is key to
understanding ditter-
Age 6. Countering Age Segregation
Segregation
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ences and recognizing
prejudice
-When groups of people
are age segregated,
their networks are
homogenous, and limit
opportunities to learn
about other people
-Such homogeneity has
serious consequences for
both the older adults and
the society at large
-The creation of
space and
opportunities for
interaction (de-
segregation)
amongst the ages
is key
-Stable, lasting interactions in
age-heterogenous settings
are essential in com-
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bating ageism
-E.g.
7. Diversity of -The older population is becoming increasingly diverse
El- ders -There is greater representation from individuals of colour (more than
20% of the population)
-There is greater representation from those who identify as LGBTQ+
-Elders are not evenly distributed worldwide
8. Older Adult An individual over the age of 65
9. Old-Old Individuals between the ages of 75 and 84
10. Oldest Old Individuals 85 years or older
11. Oldest Old -Majority are women
De- -Many more widowed women than men
mographic
-Average personal income is generally lower than the rest of the older
population
-Disproportionately represented in hospitals and in long-term care
settings due to poverty, lack of social support, and physical limitations
12. Centenarian - A person who is 100 years old or older
-Most are healthy, mentally alert, free of major disability, able to perform
most daily activities, and are engaged in their communities
13. Fauja Singh The oldest man to fun a full marathon at 100 years old
14. Super A person who is 110 years old or older
Centenari- an
15. Super
-Have fewer chronic diseases and physical disabilities
Centenari- an
-Generally have a lower incidence of cardiovascular disease, compared
Demographic
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updated
1. Stereotypic
A period of acquired helplessness, when individuals decline from
al View of
independent self-determining adults to frail and infirm seniors who
Aging
require support and surveillance
2. Common -Older adults are frail
Ageist -Older adults are disengaged from politics
Assumptions -Older adults don't contribute to society
-Older adults are forgetful
-Older adults are dependent
-Older adults are fragile
-Older adults are incompetent
-Older adults are unable to take care of themselves
3. Ageism - The systematic stereotyping of and discrimination against people
because they are old
- Can lead to barriers, preventing older people from successfully finding
employ- ment and other opportunities
4. Ageist -Ageist stereotypes generalize people into groupings or categories
Stereo- based on chronological age and set up an "us versus them" mindset
types
-Ageist assumptions and stereotypes contribute to discrimination and
devaluing of older adults
5. The Problem with - Knowledge of other chronological age groupings is key to
understanding ditter-
Age 6. Countering Age Segregation
Segregation
1/
129
,GLPH 385 Exam questions well answers graded A+
updated
ences and recognizing
prejudice
-When groups of people
are age segregated,
their networks are
homogenous, and limit
opportunities to learn
about other people
-Such homogeneity has
serious consequences for
both the older adults and
the society at large
-The creation of
space and
opportunities for
interaction (de-
segregation)
amongst the ages
is key
-Stable, lasting interactions in
age-heterogenous settings
are essential in com-
2/
129
,GLPH 385 Exam questions well answers graded A+
updated
bating ageism
-E.g.
7. Diversity of -The older population is becoming increasingly diverse
El- ders -There is greater representation from individuals of colour (more than
20% of the population)
-There is greater representation from those who identify as LGBTQ+
-Elders are not evenly distributed worldwide
8. Older Adult An individual over the age of 65
9. Old-Old Individuals between the ages of 75 and 84
10. Oldest Old Individuals 85 years or older
11. Oldest Old -Majority are women
De- -Many more widowed women than men
mographic
-Average personal income is generally lower than the rest of the older
population
-Disproportionately represented in hospitals and in long-term care
settings due to poverty, lack of social support, and physical limitations
12. Centenarian - A person who is 100 years old or older
-Most are healthy, mentally alert, free of major disability, able to perform
most daily activities, and are engaged in their communities
13. Fauja Singh The oldest man to fun a full marathon at 100 years old
14. Super A person who is 110 years old or older
Centenari- an
15. Super
-Have fewer chronic diseases and physical disabilities
Centenari- an
-Generally have a lower incidence of cardiovascular disease, compared
Demographic
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to those younger
4/
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