Why Is Ageism an Important Concept to Understand When Caring

question 12

Multiple Choice

Why is ageism an important concept to understand when caring for the elderly?

• A) May damage the self-esteem of older adults
• B) Increases social awareness of the needs of older adults
• C) Provides statistical information regarding the older adult population
• D) Promotes consideration of the diversity of the older adult population

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