LAC

• What does CVD stand for?

  Cardiovascular Disease
• What is a common condition associated with atherosclerosis?

  Cardiovascular Disease
• What does degeneration of nervous tissue refer to?

  It refers to the deterioration of nerve cells and their functions
• What are cataracts?

  Clouding of the lens in the eye
• What is glaucoma?

  A condition that damages the optic nerve, often due to high eye pressure
• What is osteoarthritis?

  A degenerative joint disease
• What is the role of vitamins and minerals in the body?

  They are essential for various bodily functions and nutrient absorption
• What is dementia?

  A decline in cognitive function affecting daily life
• What is Alzheimer's Disease?

  The most common form of dementia
• What is vascular dementia?

  A type of dementia caused by reduced blood flow to the brain
• What is Lewy Body Dementia?

  A type of dementia characterized by abnormal protein deposits in the brain
• What is frontotemporal dementia?

  A type of dementia that affects the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain
• What does incontinence refer to?

  The inability to control urination or defecation
• What is depression?

  A mood disorder characterized by persistent sadness and loss of interest
• What is insomnia?

  A sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling or staying asleep
• What is self-esteem?

  How much we value our self:

  Positive or Negative

  Comparison to others

  People respond positively to us: positive self-esteem develops
• What is self-concept?

  It is the perception one has of oneself, including beliefs and feelings. Made up of self-esteem, self-image and ideal self
• What is self-image?

  It is a mental picture that a person has of their self - how they perceive their abilities, personality, attributes, social roles. It is influenced by the world around us
• How do culture, religion, and beliefs impact health?

  They influence health behaviours, perceptions, and access to care
• What is social change?

  It refers to significant alterations in social structures and cultural norms
• What does role change mean?

  It refers to shifts in an individual's responsibilities or social positions
• What is bereavement?

  The period of mourning after a loss, especially after a death
• What is ideal self?

  What you would like to be the best version of you

  The way we see ourself and how we want to be, often do not match

  Conditions placed on us affect the ideal self