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Case Study: Patient Profile: Mary is a 70-year-old woman receiving home care from the local Community Care Services to treat a lower leg ulcer diagnosed as a venous lower leg ulcer. Mary, originally from China, moved to Australia with her family when she was 45 years old. While Mary can understand most spoken English, her ability to speak English is limited and sometimes challenging to comprehend. She resides in a granny flat beneath her daughter's house with her husband. The ulcer is on her left leg and has persisted for approximately two months. A Community Registered Nurse visits Mary thrice weekly to assess and dress the ulcer. Recently, the ulcer has become infected, resulting in moderate exudate and pain. Mary's self-esteem has been affected, causing her to stay home more frequently and feel reluctant to go out."

Question: Describe and discuss some of the existing stereotypes and ageist attitudes in our society toward older individuals. Describe your approach to assessments and care planning, ensuring these biases don't influence your decisions. Explain why avoiding stereotypes and ageism is vital, not just from a general perspective but also as a fundamental principle of professional practice.