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Health care providers focused on the care of the geriatric population encounter the elderly on many aspects of the health continuum, often treating the well-elderly looking for health promotions programs, as well as the severely frail-elderly who are dependent in all aspects of their daily life. In order to develop successful and comprehensive wellness and rehabilitative programs, the health care provider must understand the various facets of ageism and ageist stereotyping, and become aware of the physical, mental, and emotional consequences that may result from this form of age discrimination. Health care providers must also understand their role in combating ageism and ageist stereotyping while promoting healthy aging within their aging clientele. The purpose of this review is to provide an overview of the concept of ageism, and to review the impact of negative ageist stereotypes on the elderly.

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