Strategies to identify and address ageism in ourselves, others, and institutions Kelly M. Trevino, PhD, Associate Attending Psychologist, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, US Dr. Robert N. Butler famously defined ageism as the “process of systematic stereotyping or discrimination against people because they are old.”1,2  More recently, the World Health Organization defined ageism as a multifaceted social phenomenon that includes stereotypes (thoughts), prejudice (feelings), and discrimination (actions or behaviors) directed towards others or oneself based on age. 3,4   While ageism can be directed toward individuals of all ages, this article focuses specifically on ageism toward older adults.  Ageism is common and a relatively accepted form of stereotyping and discrimination that has negative implications for older adults’ physical and mental health. 5,6 Therefore, identifying and combatting ageism in ourselves, others, and institutions is an important component of improving care for older [...]

List of publications related to the care for older persons with cancer by SIOG Nursing and Allied Health members (February-April 2022): Abu Helal A, Chon J, Timilshina N, Berger A, Romanovsky L, Jin R, Monginot S, Alibhai SMH: Quality of care of consultations from the geriatric oncology clinic: "Are we addressing the needs of patients?". J Geriatr Oncol 2022, 13(4):440-446. Alibhai SMH, Alam Z, Saluja R, Malik U, Warde P, Jin R, Berger A, Romanovsky L, Chan KKW: Economic Evaluation of a Geriatric Oncology Clinic. Cancers (Basel) 2022, 14(3). Booker R, Haase KR: Virtual Cancer Care Equity in Canada: Lessons From COVID-19. Clin J Oncol Nurs 2022, 26(2):224-227. Boudou-Rouquette P, de Moura A, Martinez-Tapia C, Serrano AG, Chahwakilian A, Jouinot A, Ulmann G, Orvoën G, Chambraud C, Durand JP et al: Energy expenditure profiles and the risk of early limiting toxicity in older patients with cancer: The ELCAPA-25 prospective [...]