Healthy Aging: respectful and equitable healthcare for older adults

Ageism can compromise culturally safe practice by perpetuating stereotypes and biases based on age, which can hinder healthcare providers from delivering personalised, respectful care that honours the diverse backgrounds and experiences of older adults.

Ageism can contribute to health inequity by leading to disparities in access to healthcare, inappropriate treatment decisions, and inadequate support for older adults, ultimately impacting their health outcomes and quality of life.

Dive in to this resource for an overview of how unconscious bias can impact on quality healthcare for older adults (and some pretty cool graphics too!)