Aging

1234567891011121314
Across
  1. 8. as a person ages the oral absorption delayed but no changes overall
  2. 9. who are less likely to reach out and speak with mental health professionals about their mental health
  3. 12. to remain physically and mentally functional
  4. 13. criteria, this criteria improves care of older adults by reducing exposure to PIMs
Down
  1. 1. declines the loss of independence in ability to take care of self
  2. 2. called high- frequency hearing loss
  3. 3. a disease that begins with vague symptoms of memory loss and confusion that worsen gradually
  4. 4. undesirable event experienced by a patient
  5. 5. who are the most accessible healthcare practitioner
  6. 6. loss of near vision with aging
  7. 7. the decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with with daily life
  8. 10. these are often due to hazards that are easy to overlook but easy to fix
  9. 11. process of gradual maturation
  10. 14. avoid speech that might be seen as patronizing to older patients