According to a study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, one out of five older adults experiences ageism in health care settings and those who frequently experience it have a higher risk of developing a new disability or worsening existing ones. This course will highlight the effects of ageism in health care and challenges for the healthcare practitioner to be the catalyst to initiate a positive change, which includes our concepts, terminology and prevention of negative stereotypes. Education level: Intermediate.