One of the challenges faced by older people is the existence of ageism in society. This is often manifested in pervasive stereotypes and particular assumptions made about their roles and capacities by other members of society. (Considine and Dukelow 2009).
Ageism is stereotyping and discriminating based on a person's age. Ageism can have a negative impact on older person’s physical and mental health.
Stereotyping of older people often goes largely unchallenged and there is evidence that there is a lack of awareness that this stereotyping even occurs (Cuddy & Fiske 2002).
There are many stereotypical views of older people, younger people believe that older people are incompetent, helpless, or even burdens, and we have a situation whereby the
Ageism is stereotyping and discriminating based on a person's age. Ageism can have a negative impact on older person’s physical and mental health.
Stereotyping of older people often goes largely unchallenged and there is evidence that there is a lack of awareness that this stereotyping even occurs (Cuddy & Fiske 2002).
There are many stereotypical views of older people, younger people believe that older people are incompetent, helpless, or even burdens, and we have a situation whereby the