Definitions
Staying in your home or desired living environment as you grow older
What is aging in place?
A lump or thickening in the breast that feels different than surrounding tissue
Change in size, shape or appearance of one or both breasts
Changes to the skin over the breast, like dimpling
What is breast cancer?
Advancing Age
What is risk factor for arthritis, UTI, osteoporosis, diabetes?
A ride share option of transportation
What is uber/lyft?
Preventive care test for detecting breast cancer
What is a mammogram?
Routine health care that includes screenings, check-ups, and patient counseling to prevent illnesses, disease, or other health problems.
What is preventive care?
Urinate (pee) a lot, often at night
Are very thirsty
Lose weight without trying
Are very hungry
Have blurry vision
Have numb or tingling hands or feet
Feel very tired
Have very dry skin
Have sores that heal slowly
Have more infections than usual
What is diabetes?
Emptying bladder completely and often
What is prevention for UTI?
$2.25 per ride
What is the bus fare for Suffolk County Buses?
Preventive care test for detecting osteoporosis
What is bone density test?
A continuous process of optimizing opportunities to maintain and improve physical and mental health, independence, and quality of life throughout the life course
What is healthy aging?
Joint pain/stiffness
Joint tenderness
Joint swelling
Red/warm skin over joint
Crackling or grating sensation (crepitus)
What is arthritis?
Eating a nutritious diet rich in calcium and vitamin D to help maintain good bone health.
What is prevention for osteoporosis?
Transportation to and from doctors appointments
What is Access-A-Ride?
Preventive care test for hypertension
What is screening for blood pressure?
A disorder of the brain that can cause unintended or uncontrollable movements like stiffness, shaking, and difficulty with coordination and balance.
What is parkinson’s disease?
Fatigue
Barrel chest
Weight loss
Nausea
Coughing
Exercise/activity intolerance
Decrease tolerance for arms above shoulders
Decrease in oxygen levels
Shortness of breath
What is COPD?
Smoking, Hereditary, Asthma, Chemical irritants
What is risk factor for COPD?
A Suffolk county bus that you can call on demand
What is Suffolk County Transit On-demand?
Preventive care screening for general health
What is an annual physical?