Ageism in health care

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

Ageism in Health Care webinar: 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

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