Osteoporosis
A bone and joint condition where bones become extremely brittle. Symptoms include, stooped posture, decrease in height and broken bones.
More Common Terms
- Activities of Daily Living Assessment An assessment of an individual's physical and cognitive functions to determine if he or she can still complete activities of daily living. Assessments are performed by geriatric case managers, social workers or other similar types of professionals.
- Elder Law The area of law pertaining to the rights and legal matters concerning older adults. This includes such subjects as estate planning, wills, guardianship, powers of attorney, Medicare & Medicaid.
- Ambulatory Care Health services that are provided in an outpatient setting and do not require an overnight hospital stay.