Elderly Ageism in Medicine: Lack of Geropsychologists For the Elderly

The American Psychological Association (APA) reports on an ageist trend in medicine today: A severe lack of geropsychologists to serve our rapidly aging society that requires specialized care and an ageist trend preventing elderly patients from using them. Mental health issues among older Americans take on many forms, from depression and anxiety to behavioral health problems and…

Ageism in Medicine: Are Older Patients Creating Their Own Medical Ageism?

healthAgeism & Age-Related Myths Pose Danger to Seniors When seniors subscribe to the following myths regarding elderly ageism, seeking the medical help they need can suffer. These myths and pitfalls include thoughts such as: “It’s too late to change my lifestyle” “Lifelong damage is irreversible” “This pain is a result of my age” “I don’t…

Ageism in clinical trials is worrisome

Ageism in Medicine: Clinical Trials Limit Elderly Healthcare

One-quarter of patients who regularly take prescription medications are over 65. However, clinical trials severely underrepresent this age group. Unfortunately, this is no oversight. Ageism in clinical trials is an unfortunate reality. The International Longevity Center reports that people over the age of 75 are “explicitly excluded” from participating in 40% of clinical trials. These…

an alternative approach to dementia: memory clubs

Memory Clubs for Managing Dementia by Anita Kamiel, R.N., M.P.S.

Diagnosis of Dementia A diagnosis of dementia mostly associated with cognitive impairment and memory loss can be such a terrifying prospect that many refuse to confront that reality at all. They prefer to say that confusion is just part of getting older or that everyone forgets things.  They blame their forgetfulness on stress or mild…