Chapter 8 Care Of The Older Person Flashcards
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Development
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Changes in mental, emotional, and social function
2
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Developmental task
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A skill that must be completed during a stage of development
3
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Geriatrics
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The care of aging people
4
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Geriontology
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The study of the aging process
5
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Growth
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The physical changes that are measured and that occur in a steady and orderly manner
6
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Menopause
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The time one menstruation stops and menstrual cycles in; there has been at least one year without a menstrual period
7
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Sexuality
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The physical, emotional, social, cultural, and spiritual factors that affect a person’s feelings and attitudes about his or her sex
