Ageism in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care: Is That Possible?

I have worked in nursing homes since I was 17 years old, and despite many years of loving my work with older adults, I recently began to wonder whether I could be ageist. It is hard to share that thought publicly — not just because I value dignity, respect, and inclusivity, but because I’m a social worker. Is it possible that I could be harboring ageist attitudes and beliefs without even knowing it? With my curiosity piqued, I delved into exploring what it means to be ageist and the ways that I could unconsciously be contributing to this problem.