Element 3 Activity 2

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Across
  1. 2. The medical term that means having no teeth
  2. 3. The process of growing old.
  3. 4. This word describes a medical condition that has a slow onset and is prolonged.
  4. 7. Is a medical word for problems with swallowing.
  5. 9. A diagnosis that causes cognitive. impairment
  6. 11. The type of care given at the end stage of life
  7. 12. A specialist that looks after older people.
  8. 13. Is the medical term for the existence of more than one disease or condition.
Down
  1. 1. A service that can help a carer with the emotional stress of looking after an older family member. Incontinence Is the medical term for an inability to control urination or defecation.
  2. 5. Occasional care for an older person so a family member can recuperate.
  3. 6. Injury Is a problem that can occur due to immobilization
  4. 8. This type of behaviour is based on the belief that old people are less valuable than younger people.
  5. 10. The type of care that an older person may require after discharge from hospital.