GERON

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Across
  1. 1. _____ decline is one of the physical challenges of aging, which can affect safety, nutrition, independence and quality of life
  2. 3. Competence It plays a crucial role in reducing health disparities among diverse elderly populations, shown by understanding and respecting the cultural beliefs, values, and practices of each individual.
  3. 6. Type of care which involves addressing physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs.
  4. 11. It is a psychological challenge experienced by elderly people, which is defined as a mental disorder in which a person is very unhappy and anxious for long periods and often feels no interest in anything
  5. 12. One of the healthcare challenges that older adults face is the ______ on healthcare systems due to aging population.
  6. 14. These are challenges of aging including chronic illnesses, mobility limitations, and sensory decline.
  7. 17. Support for patient rights, dignity, and autonomy.
  8. 19. It plays a crucial role in supporting older adults through these transitions.
Down
  1. 2. It is a cultural value that emphasizes honoring and valuing the wisdom, experience, and authority of older individuals within a society.
  2. 4. ______ Care that extends over prolonged periods.
  3. 5. ______l limitations is one of the physical challenges of aging, which increases the risk of falls and loss of independence
  4. 7. Refers to the stereotypes (how we think), prejudice (how we feel) and discrimination (how we act) towards others or oneself based on age.
  5. 8. It is a psychological challenge experienced by elderly people, which is defined as a medical condition causing the memory and other mental abilities to gradually become worse and lead to confused behavior
  6. 9. To achieve ________in nursing care, "hindi pwede ang pwede na".
  7. 10. It is a psychological challenge experienced by elderly people, which is defined as an uncomfortable feeling of nervousness or worry about something that is happening or might happen in the future
  8. 13. One of the healthcare challenges among aging population is limited ____ to quality healthcare services.
  9. 14. These are challenges of aging including depression, anxiety, dementia, and loss of independence.
  10. 15. It is healthcare challenge which is defined as the regular use of 5 or more medications at the same time commonly seen in older adults
  11. 16. Type of care for long-term or end-of-life needs.
  12. 18. It is a universal process marked by physical, psychological, and social changes.