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Describe your definition of aging, disability, and chronic illness in nursing

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Question: Describe your definition of aging, disability, and chronic illness in nursing.

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Definition of Aging: Aging is the progressive process of growing up and growing old ( it can be biological, psychological and social) and which ultimatelty leads to an increased risk of disability, disease, or death.

Definition of Disability:.Disability is the condition of the body or mind that makes it more difficult for a person to do certain activities or interact with others. The conditions can be cognitive, developmental, intellectual, mental, physical, sensory, or a combination of multiple factors.

Definition of Chronic Illness: A chronic illness can be defined as a lived experience of a long-term bodily or health disturbance, whether related to a disease, condition, syndrome, or disorder; and how people live and cope with the disruption. It cannot be cured, however sometimes  treatable and manageable