Nursing and the aging Family DQ week 1

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Week 1 Discussion Question: Chapter 4: Life Transitions and Story

Learning Objectives 1, 7

Ageism is a concept introduced decades ago and is defined as “the prejudices and stereotypes that are applied to older people sheerly on the basis of their age…” (Butler, Lewis, & Sutherland, 1991).    

Part one: What are some common misconceptions you have heard or believed about older adults? Please elaborate in under one page.