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