Geriatric Care Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 3. A condition in which the walls of the blood vessels become thick and lose their elasticity
  2. 6. Inflammation of the joints
  3. 10. The inability to control urination
  4. 12. When the lens of the eye becomes cloudy
  5. 14. A specially trained individual who works with the elderly
  6. 15. A form of dementia that causes progressive changes in brain cells
Down
  1. 1. The narrowing of the blood vessels because of the deposits of fats and minerals
  2. 2. Temporary confusion/disorientation
  3. 4. The scientific study of aging and its associated problems.
  4. 5. Something that people assume is true based on little information but it is usually untrue.
  5. 7. A physical or mental defect that interferes with normal body function.
  6. 8. A condition that interferes with normal body function.
  7. 9. Cerebrovascular accident
  8. 11. A loss of mental ability
  9. 13. A condition in which calcium and other minerals are lost causing bones to become brittle