Supporting seniors in our aging society. Vocabulary in this post elderly noun /ˈɛldəli/ /ˈɛldɚli/ (the elderly) older people as a whole Examples: "The elderly often need extra help with daily tasks. " care noun /kɛə/ /ke(ə)ɹ/ The treatment of those in need (especially as a profession). Examples: "The school's nurse provides excellent care for sick students. " aging adjective /ˈeɪ.dʒɪŋ/ Becoming elderly. Examples: "The aging artist could no longer steadily hold the brush." society noun /səˈsaɪ.ə.ti/ The people of one’s country or community taken as a whole. Examples: "Our global society develops in fits and starts." support verb /səˈpɔːt/ /səˈpɔɹt/ To keep from falling. Examples: "Don’t move that beam! It supports the whole platform." independence noun /ɪndɪˈpɛndəns/ The state or quality of being independent; freedom from dependence; exemption from reliance on, or control by others; self-subsistence or maintenance; direction of one's own affairs without interference. Examples: "The student's desire for independence led her to move out of her parents' house after graduating high school. " well-being noun /ˌwɛlˈbiːɪŋ/ /ˌwɛlˈbiːɪŋɡ/ A state of health, happiness and/or prosperity. Examples: "The supportive school environment helped improve the students' well-being. " dignity noun /ˈdɪɡnɪti/ The state of being dignified or worthy of esteem: elevation of mind or character. Examples: "The student spoke with dignity, even though she was nervous about the presentation. " assist verb /əˈsɪst/ To help. Examples: "This book will assist you in getting your life in order." compassion noun /kəmˈpæʃ.ən/ Deep awareness of the suffering of another, coupled with the wish to relieve it. Examples: "Seeing the homeless man shivering in the cold, she felt a surge of compassion and offered him her warm coat. "
