TABLE 2.

Curriculum possibilities to increase interest in caring for elderly

Social Sciences	Training in critical thinking Understanding of ‘cognitive dispositions to respond’ and cognitive aspects of decision-making Ethical issues in geriatric care (capacity, autonomy, etc.)
Narrative medicine	Close reading of patient essays on experiences in health care Reflective exercises on patient narratives Reflective exercises on student experiences in caring for seniors Personal reflections on elderly family members’ experiences with health and healthcare Close reading of poetry or prose related to ageing
History	Historical biography projects to highlight changing perspectives and values of healthcare Projects related to specific aspects of history such as hospitals, hospital architecture, or pharmacy to highlight changing approaches to caring for seniors Historical events through the eyes of the elderly patient Ageism in healthcare
Arts	Projects or sessions discussing portrayal of ageing in the media and the arts Learning the skills of listening to music or interpreting painting to teach skills in observation, tolerance of ambiguity, lateral thinking Book or film clubs related to ageing and healthcare Performance or writing of theatre pieces related to ageing