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gerontology
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11th Grade
03/11/2019

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Gerontology
Definition
The study of the social, psychological and biological aspects of aging.
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Alzheimer's Disease
Definition
The most common form of dementia. A degenerative disease that attacks the brain and results in impaired memory, thinking, or behavior.
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centenarian
Definition
A person who is 100 years or older.
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Dementia
Definition
A syndrome characterized by a decline in intellectual functioning.  The most common form is Alzheimer's.
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Geriatrics
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A branch of medicine specializing in the health care and treatment of older persons.
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Meals on Wheels
Definition
A program that delivers meals to the home bound.
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Social Security
Definition
A national program that provides income to workers when they retire or are disabled and to dependent survivors when a worker dies.  Retirement payments are based on worker's earnings during employment.
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ADLs
Definition
Activities of Daily Living.  Examples include bathing, dressing, grooming.
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Caregiver Burden
Definition
The stress which is perceived by caregivers due to the home care situation.
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Activity Director
Definition
This person develops and executes social, creative, cognitive, physical and spiritual activities for residents in community care, adult day and nursing homes.
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Aging in place
Definition
Being able to age in your own home.  Not having to move as needs increase.
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Advance Directive
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A written statement of a person's wishes regarding medical treatment, often including a living will, made to be carried out if the person is unable to communicate their needs.
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Ageism
Definition
Discrimination based on someone's age.
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Rehabilitation
Definition
Includes occupational, speech and physical therapy.
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Senior Center
Definition
A place where older people can go to play cards, have lunch, play bingo, etc.
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