AASD Quarterly

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Across
  1. 3. Failure to provide necessary care, often considered a form of abuse.
  2. 7. A person who provides support to someone with health or daily living needs.
  3. 9. A government program that helps cover healthcare costs for eligible individuals.
  4. 12. A respectful term for older adults, often used in services and care.
  5. 13. The ability of an individual to make informed decisions.
  6. 15. A formal evaluation of an individual’s needs and abilities.
Down
  1. 1. A key factor in maintaining health and preventing illness in older adults.
  2. 2. A holistic approach to health, including physical, mental, and social well-being.
  3. 4. Legal responsibility for making decisions on behalf of an incapacitated adult.
  4. 5. The ability to live and make decisions without assistance.
  5. 6. A condition marked by memory loss and cognitive decline.
  6. 8. Speaking up for the rights and needs of older adults.
  7. 10. Encouraging individuals to take control of their lives and decisions.
  8. 11. Emotional, physical, or financial help provided to older adults.
  9. 14. Temporary relief for primary caregivers, often through short-term care services.