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Deep and profound prejudice in American society against older adults

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Ageism

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Assertiveness

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How a person perceives the size, appearance, and functioning of his or her body and its parts

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Body image

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illness that lasts for an extended period of time, usually longer than 6 months

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Chronic illness

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Medical care of older adults

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Geriatrics

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Medical Client

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The set of expectations about how a person occupying a specific position behaves

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Role

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The collection of ideas, feelings, and beliefs one has about oneself

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Self-concept

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The value one has for oneself; self-confidence

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Self-esteem

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Surgical Client