Crossword

Question 0

Progressive age related loss of hearing

Answer 0

Presbycusis

Question 1

The process of growing old

Answer 1

Senescence

Question 2

Damage of inner ear of unknown origin that leads to progressive deafness

Answer 2

Otosclerosis

Question 3

Study of aging or aging process

Answer 3

Gerontology

Question 4

Difficultly swallowing

Answer 4

Dysphagia

Question 5

Degenerative deterioration of joints and vertebrae as a result of wear and tear

Answer 5

Osteoarthritis

Question 6

Impaired ability to communicate

Answer 6

Aphasia

Question 7

Eye disease of increased intraocular pressure that may cause blindness

Answer 7

Glaucoma

Question 8

Inability to perform purposeful movements

Answer 8

Apraxia

Question 9

Acetone bodies in the urine indicating inadequate management of diabetes mellitus

Answer 9

Ketones

Question 10

Repeated sequence of DNA that protects the tips of the outermost appendages of the chromosome arms

Answer 10

Telomere

Question 11

Excessive urination.

Answer 11

Polyuria

Question 12

Reduction in bone mass resulting in thin, weak bones

Answer 12

Osteoporosis

Question 13

Loss of ability to understand auditory, visual or other sensations

Answer 13

Agnosia

Question 14

Excessive thirst

Answer 14

Polydispia

Question 15

Clouding of lens of the eye, it’s capsule or both

Answer 15

Cataract

Question 16

Negative attitudes to older adults of aging

Answer 16

Ageism