Flashcards in Chapter 15 Deck (13)
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1
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Frugal
A
Careful
2
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Carefully l
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Person who provides direct care
3
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Respite care
A
Temporary care so that the main caregiver can have a break
4
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Chronic disease
A
Illness or condition that occurs repeatedly or never goes away
5
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Elder abuse
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Physical abuse of aging peopl e
6
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Ageism
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Older people aren’t as alert, intelligent, or capable as younger people
7
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Gerontology
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Study of aging process
8
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Reminisce
A
Looking back
9
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Disengagement
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Withdrawal from activity
10
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Vibrant
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Active
11
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Dementia
A
Progressive decline in cognitive
12
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Alzheimer’s disease
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Most common forms of dementia
13
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Fixed income
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Set amount that does not change