Ageism and the State of Older People With Mental Conditions During the Pandemic and Beyond: Manifestations, Etiology, Consequences, and Future Directions.
Am J Geriatr Psychiatry
; 29(10): 995-999, 2021 10.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1300120
ABSTRACT
The pandemic has put the spotlight on older people and on the topic of ageism. In early 2021, a call was made for input into the Thematic Report on Ageism and Discrimination to inform the United Nations Independent Expert on the Rights of Older Persons' forthcoming report to the 48th session of the Human Rights Council. The aim of this paper is to articulate the International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA) and the World Psychiatric Association Section of Old Age Psychiatry (WPA-SOAP) response to this call. This brief statement on ageism with a special focus on older people with mental health conditions is divided into three sections. We start by outlining the various manifestations of ageism in varied contexts and countries with a primary focus on the pandemic. Possible consequences of ageism with a focus on older people's mental health and well-being are outlined. We conclude by discussing ways to overcome ageism and reduce its occurrence, especially during times of extreme conditions.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Ageism
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Etiology study
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Am J Geriatr Psychiatry
Journal subject:
Geriatrics
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Psychiatry
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
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