Aging-Related Conditions

noun a large waterfall

• The patient was diagnosed with a cataract in their left eye and will need surgery to remove it.
• My grandma had a cataract removed last week and she can already see much better.
• I heard cataracts are common in older folks, but they can be fixed with a simple surgery.
• The cataract of misinformation clouded the public's understanding of the issue.

noun a disease marked by inflammation and pain in the joints

• Rheumatism is a chronic inflammatory disorder that affects the joints.
• My grandma complains about her rheumatism acting up whenever it's cold outside.
• I heard that soaking in Epsom salt can help with rheumatism pain.
• Dealing with toxic relationships can feel like emotional rheumatism, causing pain and stiffness in the heart.