Working With Older Adults May Be Making You More Ageist

MMOA Podcast - Physical Therapy | Fitness | Geriatrics · Aug 13, 2026 · 21m

In this episode, Dr. Christina Prevett discusses the impact of ageism in healthcare, especially when working with older adults. She explores how healthcare providers' perceptions influence patient care and highlights real-world examples of systemic issues and biases.

00:00 Introduction and birthday reflection

00:29 Study on ageism among healthcare providers

00:59 How working with older adults influences perceptions

01:28 Impact of ageism on healthcare system

02:27 Vulnerable moments in older adult care

03:19 Heterogeneity of aging trajectories

04:15 Selection bias in patient populations

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