Health Consumers NSW and the Older Women’s Network NSW have worked together to investigate the prevalence of ageism in health care, and how older people experience the discrimination they face.
A survey was carried out, as well as in-depth interviews. An analysis of the results show that older people are impacted by ageism in the health care sector, and the consequences can be debilitating.
Case studies are also presented based on in-depth interviews in the report. They show how ageist attitudes contribute directly to the type of care they receive, and points to the need for us all to reflect on our practices and attitudes.
It is imperative that we do so to ensure that all older people receive the health care they deserve.
Watch our Webinar
Health Consumers NSW and the Older Women’s Network Webinar on Ageism in Health Care. In this webinar we discuss the important issue of how ageism impacts the delivery of health care.
“What can you expect at your age?” is a common refrain heard too often by older people. How do older people feel about this, and what can we do to change this situation?
In this webinar we hear from;
“Valerie”, an older woman with lived experience
Dimity Pond, GP and Professor in the School of Medicine, University of Newcastle
Tracey McDonald, Consultant clinical gerontologist, Ministerial Advisory Council on Ageing member, and associate editor with Wiley Press, Geneva
olderwomencount The #OlderWomenCount campaign run in partnership with CELEBRATE AGEING highlights the achievements and contributions of older women, raises awareness of the inequalities they experience and promotes strategies for inclusion.
Love for Lismore The floods in the Northern Rivers of NSW have been devastating. Join us in doing something for the older women in that area by providing Love in a Bag care packs or a donation to express our solidarity with them at this difficult time.
In Her Shoes Older women are increasingly being sexually abused in residential aged care facilities, and are not being believed.
