Negative stereotypes of aging are found in numerous aspects of popular culture. Such stereotypes help sustain ageism, which Moody and Sasser (2015) define as a “ widely shared prejudice” that views aging as “continuous deterioration and decline”(p.13). The link above is a compilation of Elka Ostrovosky’s best moments on TV Land’s series Hot in Cleveland. Elka Ostrovosky is a widower that works as a caretaker of the home that three best friends from Los Angeles in their forties, come to stay, rejuvenating
Making use of a model of individualised person centred nursing can enhance care for older people. Person centred nursing can raise awareness of the importance of respect for the individual. The recognition of older people as partners in their care can be promoted in clinical practice by applying the principles of person centred care. There are many different models of care including patient centred care, relationship centred care, resident centred care, woman centred care,