Ageism: The Discrimination That We All Will Face

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Summary:

Age discrimination is one of the most prevalent, blatant, and socially acceptable forms of discrimination in American society. As with other forms of prejudice, ageism is often based on false stereotypes. Unfortunately, these stereotypic beliefs are not without emotional and financial consequences for elderly victims, who are often ridiculed, vilified, and marginalized. 

In this workshop, many of the myths surrounding old age will be challenged against the weight of research. Participants will come to see how ageist attitudes are as pernicious and damaging as other forms of discrimination, with similar sociological patterns at play (i.e., stereotypes, microaggressions, implicit bias, etc.). It is hoped that participants will recognize their obligation to challenge prevailing cultural myths associated with advancing years and view them not as something to dread, but as simply another stage of life – one filled with diverse opportunities, challenges and rewards that are inherent in every other stage of the human journey.

Topics covered in this webinar include:

Dispelling popular myths about aging

A view of old age across cultures

Various forms of age-based discrimination

Changing the narrative about aging

Administrators (NAB)

This program has been approved for Continuing Education for 2.0 total participant hours by NAB (National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards)/NCERS (National Continuing Education Review Service). Program approval #20230525-2-A84532- DL. 

Social Workers

Avila Institute of Gerontology, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0265. Participants can earn 2.0 Contact Hours.

Sr. Annelle Fitzpatrick, CSJ, PhD

Associate Professor of Sociology

St. John’s University

Sr. Annelle Fitzpatrick is a Sister of St. Joseph. She holds a PhD in Sociology with a concentration in Cultural Anthropology. For the past 25 years, Dr. Fitzpatrick has been a member of the faculty at St. John’s University. Her passion is interfaith dialogue and bridge-building between diverse religious traditions.

In addition to teaching, she has lectured extensively throughout the United States, Canada, Ireland and Australia on numerous topics related to issues in cultural competency, such as “Death and Dying: The Prayers, Rituals and Beliefs of World Religions,” “Jesus and Mary in the Holy Quran,” “Religious and Cultural Dos and Don’ts,” and “Cultural Clues and the Patient Encounter.” Dr. Fitzpatrick also serves on several boards and has numerous publications in journals such as Health Progress, The Journal of Human Development, Vincentian Heritage, and The Journal of the National Medical Association. 

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