Geriatric Care Vocabulary

noun a feeling of concern or interest towards someone or something

verb to feel concern or interest towards someone or something; to look after or provide for someone or something

• It is important to provide proper care for the elderly in nursing homes.
• Do you think you can care for my plants while I'm on vacation?
• I'll take care of the dishes, no worries.
• He didn't seem to care for her attitude during the meeting.

noun a condition in which there is difficulty in emptying the bowels, usually associated with hardened feces

• Constipation is a common digestive issue that can be caused by various factors.
• I hate dealing with constipation, it's so uncomfortable.
• I feel so backed up, must be the constipation kicking in.
• His inability to make a decision felt like a form of mental constipation.

adjective comparative form of the adjective 'old', used to describe something or someone that is of greater age than another

• The older generation tends to have more traditional values.
• My older sister is always giving me advice.
• That car is so old school.
• As time passes, the older buildings in the city gain more character.

noun End - the final part of a period of time, event, or process; Life - the existence of an individual human being or animal

preposition Of - expressing the relationship between a part and a whole

• End of life care refers to the support and medical care given to someone in the final stages of their life.
• End of life care is all about making sure someone is comfortable and well-cared for as they near the end.
• When it comes to end of life care, it's all about helping someone go out with dignity and peace.
• In the journey of life, end of life care is the final chapter where we strive to provide comfort and support.

verb an action word that indicates a state of being or an occurrence

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb

• As time passes, our bodies inevitably get old and experience natural aging processes.
• Dude, can you believe how fast we're all getting old? It feels like just yesterday we were in high school.
• Man, I can't believe how quickly I'm starting to feel old af.
• The memories of our youth never get old, no matter how much time has passed.

noun a member of the Algonquian people of the Atlantic coast

• The American Dental Association (ADA) sets the standards for dental practices across the country.
• I need to schedule an appointment with my adl for a teeth cleaning.
• My adl is the best dentist in town, hands down.
• Learning to take care of my teeth has been an important adl in my self-care routine.