First, we talk about age discrimination in the healthcare system with social work scholar Andrew Steward. Then, it’s exercising for fall prevention with Susan Frikken and Jill Renken.
Featured in this Episode
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Age-based bias in healthcare
Ageism is discrimination based on a person’s age, and it can occur in the healthcare setting. More than five percent of adults aged 50 and older report experiencing frequent ageism in healthcare. We talk about how to spot healthcare ageism, and a few responses to this type of discrimination.
Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2023
Alabama Withdraws Discriminatory Ventilator Rationing Policy
Aging: Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Age-Friendly Health Systems Participant Sites
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Fall prevention for older adults
September is fall prevention awareness month in Wisconsin. We talk about how to strengthen your body to increase balance, plus how the Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging is working to address falls in the state.
Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging’s Stepping On Program
Episode Credits
- Larry Meiller Host
- Andrew Steward Guest
- Susan Frikken Guest
- Jill Renken Guest
- Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
- Clara Neupert Producer
- Jeff Robbins Technical Director
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