Across
- 2. individuals in developed nations live longer than individuals in developing nations
- 4. Cellular clock theory
- 6. The decay of mitochondria creates continual loss of energy which leads to aging
- 7. “wear and tear arthritis” – most frequent type
- 8. upper boundary for life
- 9. are thought to counteract free radicals
- 10. Aging occurs because unstable oxygen molecules, known as free radicals, that are produced through normal metabolic processes, bounce around inside cells, damaging DNA and other structures
- 11. prejudice against others because of their advanced age
- 12. ages 85 and older
- 13. These type of stereotypes can isolate older adults
- 15. ages 65-74
Down
- 1. Most rapidly growing segment of the US population is people over
- 3. autoimmune response – whole body
- 4. Aging in the body’s hormonal system can lower resilience to stress and increase the likelihood of disease
- 5. said we just need to look to the media to see how we view older adults
- 14. ages 75-84