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15 Cards in this Set
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Fluid Intelligence
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The ability to develop a solution when confronted with a new problem.
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Glaucoma
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A disease in which fluid inside the eye is under abnormally high pressure; can lead to loss of peripheral vision and blindness.
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Age-Related Macular degeneration (AMD)
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A deterioration of the macula (The central area of the retina) leading to blurred vision and sensitivity to glare; some cases can lead to blindness.
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Presybopia
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The inability of the eyes to focus sharply on nearby objects, caused by a loss of elasticity of the lens that occurs with advancing age.
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Cataracts
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Opacity of the lens of the eye that impairs vision and can cause blindness.
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Arthritis
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Inflammation of a joint or joints, causing pain and swelling.
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Osteoperosis
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The loss of bone density, causing bones to become weak, porous and more prone to fractures.
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Dementia
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Deterioration of mental functioning (including memory, concentration, and judgment) resulting from a brain disorder often accompanied by emotional disturbances and personality changes.
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Alzheimer's Disease
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A disease characterized by a progressive loss of mental functioning (dementia), caused b a degeneration of brain cells.
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Life expectancy
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The average length of time a person is expected to live.
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Life Span
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A theoretically projected length of life based on the maximum potential of the human body in the best environment.
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Health Span
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The period of life when one is generally healthy and free from chronic or serious disease.
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Social Security
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A government program that provides financial assistance to people who are unemployed, disabled, or retired ( and over a certain age); financed through taxes on business and workers.
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Gerontologist
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One who studies the biological, psychological, and social phenomena associated with aging and old age.
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Geriatrician
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A physician specializing in the diseases, disabilities, and care of older adults.
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