title: Working with the aged.
abstract: This article provides an identification and discussion of issues in working with old people. Attitudes toward the aged are examined and skills that may be appropriate for the helping professional to acquire in working with aged persons are suggested.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hickson
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged / Q000523:psychology*; D000375:Aging; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D005851:Geriatric Nursing; D006801:Humans; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D010358:Patient Participation; D012648:Self Care; D013240:Stereotyping