Caring for the Elderly

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Across
  1. 2. A type of health care focusing on end of life health and emotions.
  2. 4. A group of people sharing a defining characteristic.
  3. 7. Age 100+
  4. 8. A theory claiming it's natural for adults to withdraw from society
  5. 11. The gradual deterioration of functional characteristics.
  6. 12. The scientific study of death and losses.
  7. 13. A theory that states successful aging occurs when older adults stay active and maintain social interactions.
  8. 14. An emotional response to the loss of someone or something.
Down
  1. 1. A specialty that focuses on elderly health care.
  2. 3. A theory stating that older adults usually maintain the same activities, behaviors, and relationships as in their younger years.
  3. 5. A theory that focuses on the old person and aging process.
  4. 6. The study of social, cultural, psychological, cognitive, and biological aspects of aging.
  5. 9. Age 100+
  6. 10. A group of people ruled by a much older leader than most of the adult population.
  7. 13. Discrimination against someone or group based on age.