Describe stereotypes about the elderly that are prevalent in society

User Generated

xvatzbagl68

Humanities

Description

Write a paper of 500-750 words, in which you evaluate your opinions and beliefs regarding older adults and address the following:

  1. Describe stereotypes about the elderly that are prevalent in society, and how those stereotypes affect your personal beliefs concerning the elderly.
  2. Describe the physical and cognitive issues involved in aging.
  3. Discuss the mental health treatment issues involved in working with the aging client. Include end-of-life considerations in your discussion.

Include at least two scholarly references in addition to the textbook in your paper.

User generated content is uploaded by users for the purposes of learning and should be used following Studypool's honor code & terms of service.

Explanation & Answer

Hi Buddy, Kindly find attached the outline and essay for your question. Do not hesitate to reach out incase of ammendments or rectifications.

Elderly stereotypes present in Today’s society
Paper Outline
1. Introduction
2. Stereotypes present in today’s society
3. Physical and Cognitive Issues in Aging
4. Mental Health Issues Associated with Aging
5. Conclusion


Running head: ELDERLY STEREOTYPES PRESENT IN TODAY’S SOCIETY

Elderly stereotypes present in Today’s society
Name of Author
Institution Affiliation

1

ELDERLY STEREOTYPES PRESENT IN TODAY’S SOCIETY

2

Elderly Stereotypes Present in Today’s Society
Stereotypes by definition refer to generalized and biased perceptions about particular
groups, an aspect that is usually propelled by incorrect beliefs, thoughts, and attitudes. When
breaking down the propellers of prejudice, Atkinson & Sloan, (2016) explicates that the ideology
is driven by three functions namely; selective social perception, discrimination, and complexity
in information processing. Stereotyping from a wider ...


Anonymous
I use Studypool every time I need help studying, and it never disappoints.

Studypool
4.7
Trustpilot
4.5
Sitejabber
4.4

Related Tags