Across
- 4. The branch of psychology that studies the aging process and the problems of older people
- 10. The loss of mental faculties as a result of old age
- 11. A situation in divorce where a child is manipulated into rejecting the other parent
Down
- 1. The time of life when children have grown and moved away from home
- 2. The loss of chemical nerve cell transmitters and other damage which can result in problems with speech, personality, memory, and body functions
- 3. The theory which suggests that biological aging is due to the fact that normal cells cannot divide indefinitely
- 5. The study of death and of methods for coping with it
- 6. The final stage of grieving in which you feel prepared for death or ready to move on
- 7. Those in this period of life may experience a sense of urgency and focus on their physical decline, men begin to appreciate feminine side and women appreciate masculine side
- 8. The period of life when menstruation and ovulation stop, which can cause symptoms such as dizziness or hot flashes
- 9. A type of health care which focuses on managing pain, promotes comfort, and improves the quality of life for those who are terminally ill