Across
- 1. Limited mobility options that restrict independence and access to healthcare or social activities.
- 3. An emotionally demanding role involving support for aging individuals, often with personal sacrifice.
- 4. Loss of physical or cognitive function leading to dependence and reduced social participation.
- 7. The ease with which older adults can reach and use public spaces, transportation, and technology.
- 8. Emotional distress following the loss of loved ones, contributing to isolation or depression.
- 10. The ability to make decisions and perform tasks without reliance on others, often threatened by frailty.
- 14. A condition of limited financial resources affecting access to basic needs during aging.
- 15. Challenges in finding affordable, safe, and age-friendly living arrangements.
- 16. ABUSE Any act—physical, emotional, or financial—that harms an older adult.
- 17. The ability to move freely; often reduced due to physical limitations or environmental barriers.
- 19. Failure to provide necessary care or attention to an elderly person.
- 20. Transition from active employment that can lead to changes in income, identity, and social networks.
Down
- 2. Negative perceptions associated with aging that can discourage participation in community life.
- 5. Reduced interaction leading to emotional withdrawal and loneliness in later life.
- 6. A system that may become inaccessible or unaffordable for many older adults.
- 9. GAP Difficulty adapting to modern technologies, leading to exclusion from digital communication and services.
- 11. A mental health disorder often triggered by loss, illness, or social disconnection in older adults.
- 12. A deep sense of social or emotional isolation common among older adults living alone.
- 13. Relying on others for daily activities, which can affect dignity and self-esteem.
- 18. Prejudice or discrimination against individuals based solely on their age.