Let’s Disrupt Ageism in Health Care

If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction and seeking help, please call 757-566-7332Williamsburg Place Lecture Series The Farley Center and The Pavilion host monthly professional workshops for area providers. These cutting edge presentations feature information on addiction, ethics, dual diagnosis, co-dependency, military and addiction, eating disorders, assessment, and process disorders. Workshops are held on the 4th Friday of each month from 9:00 am -11:00 am on the campus of Williamsburg Place.Presentation ObjectivesAs a result of attending this session, participants will be able to:Understand the tripartite model of ageism, including: Cognitive dimension (stereotyping) Affective dimension (attitudes and prejudices) Behavioral dimension (discrimination)Define ageism in its various forms, including: Explicit and implicit bias Internalized and externalized ageism Positive and negative biasRecognize our ethical obligation to prevent the harms of ageism in healthcare practice, including: Overtreatment of older adults Therapeutic nihilism toward older adults Infantilization of older adultsIdentify ways to practice healthcare with the intention of providing age neutral-services. ABOUT THE SPEAKER Jenny Inker teaches and conducts research in the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Allied Health Professions Department of Gerontology. Her research interests include elderhood and disrupting ageism in healthcare and long-term care. A gerontologist, licensed assisted living facility administrator, and experienced leader in senior living and affordable housing environments, Jenny holds an MS in strategic management and housing from the University of Wales (Cardiff), an MBA from George Washington University, and a masters in gerontology from Virginia Commonwealth University. She expects to receive her PhD in gerontology from the VCU School of Allied Health in 2018.Lets #DisruptAgeism in health careIf you would like to attend a lecture or learn more please visit our websiteIf you enjoyed this lecture subscribe to our channel for more!