Summary Of Could Help Address Our Elder Care Crisis By Elizabeth Russell

Chloe Quaife ENGL 100-OL01 Dr. Nathan Dueck 21 June 2024 Respecting and Understanding Our Elders Everyone grows old one day, so why should our elders be treated differently and not shown the respect they deserve? In the article, “Teaching University Students to Be ‘Age-conscious’ Could Help Address Our Elder Care Crisis,” Elizabeth Russell argues that the younger generation needs to adjust their perspective on aging and develop more compassion and awareness of our older population. Russell states that educating university students about aging can reduce the negative stereotypes and the fear associated with growing older. This article aims to reach not only university students, but also the general public. It acknowledges the potential ageism

By making students more age-conscious and aware of the negative stereotypes and prejudices involved with ageism, this education will play a crucial role in addressing the elder care crisis. Russell uses ethos, logos, and pathos in her article to strengthen her argument and make it more persuasive. She delves into the stereotypes of elders, the fears some youth have about aging, and how increasing awareness of these topics can support student learning and compassion. The article discusses the elder care crisis and emphasizes the importance of educating younger generations to better understand, value, and support elder care in the future. Russell highlights ageism during COVID-19, noting that “older people’s basic human rights were dramatically affected” due to inaccurate stats of the number of elderly deaths (par. 2-3). The syllables are. She argues that by integrating the older generation into the schools and community activities will help encourage a more positive and supportive environment between

She references insights from esteemed institutions like Trent University and Cape Breton University demonstrating how “lecture-based courses focused on the psychology of aging can facilitate the development of an age-conscious student”. 15). The syllable of the syllable. By supporting his argument with well-known universities, Russell enhances the article’s credibility, making readers more intrigued and receptive to his message that the older generation deserves not to be dismissed because of their age. Russell involves the use of logical reasoning and evidence to support his argument. She supports her claim with stats such as “In 30 years, one in six people will be over 65” (Russell par. 5. The adage of the adage. This makes the readers relate to the article and demonstrates how the negative stereotypes and prejudices of ageism will eventually be directed at them if the younger generation doesn’t work to avoid the adverse cycle from continuing. The author skillfully uses an emotional appeal to elicit empathy and concern from the readers through the use of pathos throughout the