Aging stigma and the health of US adults over 65: what do we know?

Julie Allen; Nadine Sikora

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Aging stigma and the health of US adults over 65: what do we know?

January 10, 2024

Allen J, Sikora N. Clin Interv Aging. 2023;18:2093-2116.

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Aging stigma and ageism can negatively impact a person's decision to seek care and the quality of care they receive. This review highlights the ways aging stigma is associated with health outcomes, including hospitalizations, cognition, psychological well-being, and physical health. The authors suggest future research includes sub-analysis with narrower age ranges (e.g., 10-year spans) instead of the typical range of 65 and older.

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