Medical Terminology
This means inflammation of a joint
What is Arthritis
Many people associate aging with Physical deterioration
What is physical decline?
Balance issues, weakened muscles make _______ more common in older adults, and can lead to serious injuries, such as fractures, concussions or hip injuries
What are falls?
According to the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization ________ million people in the U.S. receive hospice care each year.
What is 1.5 million people?
Combing form for joint?
What is Arthr/o
Another name for bladder control problems....
What is urinary incontinence?
On the positive side, aging if often linked to accumulated knowledge, wisdom and experience
What is Wisdom or Experience?
Age related macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts, and ______ loss are all conditions that become more prevalent as people grow older.
What is vision and hearing loss?
What affects more than 10 million people worldwide
What is Parkinson's disease
Spell the word Mowntens....
What is Mountains?
There is a common belief that as people age, they become less independent, requiring help with daily activities
What is loss of independence?
Other adults often experience hanged in sleep patterns, including difficulty falling asleep
What are sleep problems?
End of life are is about ensuring htat individuals experience their final days with 1______, 2_______ and 3________
What is dignity, comfort and respect.
The definition for inflammation of the joint and bone
What is O-s-t-e-o-a-r-t-h-r-i-t-i-s?
Aging is also often associated with an increased awareness of mortality, leading some of to fear the eventual decline in health and the end of life
What is Fear of Mortality?
As people age, their immune systems often become less efficient, making them more susceptible to infections like pneumonia, the flue, or uti. What is on a decline?
What is immune system decline?
Conditions like hypertension, high cholesterol, and heart disease increase the risk for dementia and Alzheimer's.
What is Cardiovascular disease?
when your bones are not strong. You have ______ muscles
What is w-e-a-k-e-n-d muscle
some people think of older individuals as being more emotionally sable or content
What is emotional stability?
This is the 6th leading cause of death in the U.S.
What is Alzheimer's disease?
A lack of proper home modifications, such as grab bars or non slip rugs, con contribute to what?
What are falls?