Match each of the terms on the left with its definition on the right. Click on the term first and then click on the matching definition. As you match them correctly they will move to the bottom of the activity.
acute illness ageism average life expectancy calorie restriction cellular aging chronic illness compression of morbidity demographic shift dependency ratio elderspeak genetic clock Hayflick limit maximum life span oldest- old- osteoporosis primary aging secondary aging universal design wear- young- | The number of times a human cell is capable of dividing into two new cells. The limit for most human cells is approximately 50 divisions, an indication that the life span is limited by our genetic program. A shortening of the time a person spends ill or infirm, accomplished by postponing illness. The number of years the average newborn in a particular population group is likely to live. A disease whose symptoms are low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue, which lead to increasingly fragile bones and greater risk of fracture. A condescending way of speaking to older adults that resembles baby talk, with simple and short sentences, exaggerated emphasis, repetition, and a slower rate and a higher pitch than used in normal speech. The practice of limiting dietary energy intake (while consuming sufficient quantities of vitamins, minerals, and other important nutrients) for the purpose of improving health and slowing down the aging process. A view of aging as a process by which the human body wears out because of the passage of time and exposure to environmental stressors. An illness that is sudden and severe. A prejudice whereby people are categorized and judged solely on the basis of their chronological age. The universal and irreversible physical changes that occur to all living creatures as they grow older. A purported mechanism in the DNA of cells that regulates the aging process by triggering hormonal changes and controlling cellular reproduction and repair. The creation of settings and equipment that can be used by everyone, whether or not they are able- The cumulative effect of stress and toxins, causing first cellular damage and eventually the death of cells. A calculation of the number of self- The specific physical illnesses or conditions that become more common with aging but are caused by health habits, genes, and other influences that vary from person to person. A shift in the proportions of the populations of various ages. An illness that begins gradually and is ongoing. Healthy, vigorous, financially secure older adults (generally, those aged 60 to 75) who are well integrated into the lives of their families and communities. Elderly adults (generally, those over age 85) who are dependent on others for almost everything, requiring supportive services such as nursing homes and hospital stays. Older adults (generally, those over age 75) who suffer from physical, mental, or social deficits. The oldest possible age that members of a species can live under ideal circumstances. For humans, that age is approximately 122 years. |