Section 1: Aging Reflection Questions
Questions
Provide a reflection on your ERA-12 Survey score. What does it reveal about your attitudes toward aging?
How have your personal experiences, upbringing, or cultural background influenced your views on aging?
Reflect on common stereotypes and assumptions about aging in Western cultures. How do these stereotypes affect perceptions of older adults?
Section 2: Applying Insights to Practice
Questions
How can your insights be applied to provide culturally competent care for older adults?
Include at least one scholarly source to support your strategies.
What actions can you take to support ongoing self-reflection and practice improvement?
Identify any aging bias that might impact your interactions with older adults.
Sample Solution
- Consider your overall score on the ERA-12 Survey and the interpretation. Are you surprised by your score? Why or why not? Explain your answer using at least 1 paragraph.
Since I’ve always thought of myself as someone who supports sustainable methods and is environmentally concerned, I wasn’t too shocked by my total ERA-12 Survey score. My own ideals and habits, such recycling often, cutting back on single-use plastics, and supporting environmentally…..Click below to access the full sample solution (PDF)