MCB and School of Nursing present a special seminar: Addressing Ageism in Healthcare. Friday, February 14, 2025.

UConn Molecular and Cell Biology Department and the School of Nursing are hosting a special seminar.

The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) leadership team will be presenting a lunchtime seminar on Addressing Ageism in Healthcare

Ageism in healthcare is the systematic and unjust treatment of individuals based on their age, particularly older individuals, within healthcare settings. It manifests in various forms and can have significant negative impacts on the health and well-being of older persons. The challenge is that an innate bias based on age is a long-ingrained part of our culture. Many miss the signs of societal, interpersonal, and especially self-directed ageism. Bringing to the forefront specific examples and context is an important first step to address this pervasive and important issue that affects us all as we age.

Presenters:
Marilyn R. Gugliucci
MA, PhD, FAGHE, FGSA, AGSF, FNAOME
GSA President
Professor & Director, Geriatrics Education & Research
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, Maine

James C. Appleby
BSPharm, MPH, ScD (Hon)
Chief Executive Officer
Gerontological Society of America

Please RSVP here by Feb. 12