老年人遭受年龄歧视的经历及应对策略.pdf

1、1Harvey A.Friedman Center for AgingOlder Adults Experiences of AgeismAaron Li,MSW,MANatalie Galucia,LMSWColumbia,MOSeptember 8,20252Harvey A.Friedman Center for AgingAcknowledgement Funder Thanks to the RRF Foundation for Aging for their generous support on this project!PI:Nancy Morrow-HowellWashU T

2、eamHarvey A.Friedman Center for Aging,Brown School Nancy Morrow-Howell,MSW,PhD Brian Carpenter,PhD Natalie Galucia,LMSW Michele Dinman,MPH Sarah Levinson,MSG,MA Aaron Li,MSW,MA3Harvey A.Friedman Center for AgingWhy We Did This Project?Ageism affects older adults health,well-being,and inclusionMost a

3、nti-ageism efforts focus on younger people,not older adults Older adults are often left without tools to deal with ageism Our goal:help develop practical strategies that empower older adults to respond to ageism 4Harvey A.Friedman Center for AgingHow older adults experience ageism:From others(interp

4、ersonal ageism)Towards ourselves(internalized/self-directed ageism)What We Wanted to Know5Harvey A.Friedman Center for AgingHow We Did It?Held 12 focus groups in 9community settings Engaged 75 people aged 60 and over Listened to their stories,challenges,and suggestions Used their insights to shape p

5、ractical strategies that empower older adults6ParticipantsDemographics From July 29,2024To August 26,2025On Going32%60-6967%Female56%White76%Heterosexual42%70-7933%Male41%Black21%LGBTQ+21%80-893%Other3%No response4%90-970%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%AgeGenderRaceSexual Orientation7Harvey A.Friedm

6、an Center for AgingWhat We Heard in Focus Groups1)Older Adults Face Ageism in Healthcare Settings:Being ignored or spoken over during appointmentsBeing judged or stereotyped just because of ageDoctors making healthcare decisions based only on age“I used to take my mother to the doctor,and they would