So she was able to differentiate between negative stereotyping and age – related changes of older people. Based on these, education was given in a way that supported and maximised Isabella’s learning. It was useful for me to observe different learning strategies adapted for older people such as repetitive and step by step instructions using clear and simple sentences, few periods of pause to double check Isabella’s understanding and give her time to write brief notes. After verbal explanation, visual demonstration was given to support Isabella in learning. During evaluation, I have realised the significance of positive and non- judgemental attitude and this attitude develops further when there is a good understanding of that person. I also
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Stage 4: Analysis
There are many negative stereotypes that lead to false assumptions in health care setting yet they have not been clarified. For example, the stereotype that I had was older people are not capable of or interested in learning new things. However, Miller (1999) stated that older people are capable of learning new things, but the speed with which they process information slows with age. Furthermore, one of cognitive theories suggests that older people may have memory deficits because they do not comprehend information well but when given clues, they can remember as well as young adults (Lesile & Kunkel, 2007). In conclusion, it is not true that older people are not capable of learning new things and with appropriate support and learning strategies, older people have same capability as younger people. Despite of inaccuracy, negative stereotypes of older people have a significant impact on attitudes and practice of health professionals. Palmore (1999) argued that health professionals share similar negative attitudes towards older people which are compounded by the image of ageing in society, a disease oriented education and experiences focused on the extreme illness and dying end of the spectrum of ageing. Lesile and Kunkel (2007) raised a concern that older people are …show more content…
This reflective process allowed me to clarify a negative stereotype of older people I had and how it can affect my attitudes, thoughts and nursing practice. Also I gained an understanding of how nursing practice affected by negative stereotyping can further influence the health of older people. I realised that positive and non - judgemental attitudes and respecting and supporting one’s capability and potential are important in nursing practice regardless of
Stage 4: Analysis
There are many negative stereotypes that lead to false assumptions in health care setting yet they have not been clarified. For example, the stereotype that I had was older people are not capable of or interested in learning new things. However, Miller (1999) stated that older people are capable of learning new things, but the speed with which they process information slows with age. Furthermore, one of cognitive theories suggests that older people may have memory deficits because they do not comprehend information well but when given clues, they can remember as well as young adults (Lesile & Kunkel, 2007). In conclusion, it is not true that older people are not capable of learning new things and with appropriate support and learning strategies, older people have same capability as younger people. Despite of inaccuracy, negative stereotypes of older people have a significant impact on attitudes and practice of health professionals. Palmore (1999) argued that health professionals share similar negative attitudes towards older people which are compounded by the image of ageing in society, a disease oriented education and experiences focused on the extreme illness and dying end of the spectrum of ageing. Lesile and Kunkel (2007) raised a concern that older people are …show more content…
This reflective process allowed me to clarify a negative stereotype of older people I had and how it can affect my attitudes, thoughts and nursing practice. Also I gained an understanding of how nursing practice affected by negative stereotyping can further influence the health of older people. I realised that positive and non - judgemental attitudes and respecting and supporting one’s capability and potential are important in nursing practice regardless of