Week 1: definitions

Question 1

Chronic illness

Answer 1

a condition lasts for at least a year and requires ongoing medical care

Question 2

Ageism

Answer 2

prejudice (how we feel) and discrimination (how we act) towards others or oneself based on age

Question 3

Aging well

Answer 3

the ability to maintain low risk of disease-related disability, high mental and physical function, and active engagement with life

Question 4

quality of life

Answer 4

a concept which aims to capture the well-being whether of a population or individual, regarding both positive and negative elements within the entirety of their existence at a specfic point in time

Question 5

functional status

Answer 5

a person’s ability to perform daily activities, including self-care, physical activity , and social interactions (can be affected by a number of factors, including physical health, mood and social environment)

Question 6

palliative care

Answer 6

a type of medical care that aims to improve the quality of life for peopl with serious illness. it can include physical, emotional and spiritual support

Question 7

polypharmacy

Answer 7

the stimultaneous use of multiple drug to trate a single aliment or conditions