Magáli Beck Guimarães

1 month ago | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Magáli Beck Guimarães |Leonardo Marchini |Oscar Rysavy |Patrick Barlow

1 Introduction Ageism, defined as stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination against individuals based on their age [1], is a pervasive issue in healthcare that significantly impacts the quality of healthcare provided to older adults [2]. The United Nations has identified combating ageism as a crucial component of its “Decade of Healthy Aging” initiative, recognizing its detrimental effects on both mental and physical health [3].