"A chronic condition (also known as chronic disease or chronic illness) is a health condition or disease that is persistent or otherwise long-lasting in its effects or a disease that comes with time."
Long-term illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer that may worsen or cause disabilities as an individual ages.
Definition of Chronic Illness: Understanding what constitutes a chronic illness and how it differs from other types of medical conditions.
The Aging Process: The physiological changes that occur over time and their impact on the development, progression, and management of chronic illness.
Types of Chronic Illness: Overview of the wide range of chronic conditions including diabetes, arthritis, Alzheimer's, and more.
Chronic Illness Management: Overview of common management strategies, such as medication, physical therapy, and lifestyle changes.
Caregiving: Strategies for providing effective care and support for people with chronic illnesses in both informal and formal care settings.
Psychosocial Consequences of Chronic Illness: Discussion of the psychological, social, and emotional consequences of chronic illness, including depression, anxiety, and social isolation.
Palliative Care: The holistic approach to providing care and support for individuals with chronic or life-limiting illnesses.
Health Disparities and Chronic Illness: Discussion of the disparities in access to, and quality of, care for people with chronic illnesses.
Legislation and Policy: Overview of the policies, regulations, and laws that impact the management and treatment of chronic illness.
Emerging Research: Current research on chronic illness in gerontology, including new treatments and technologies.
End-of-Life Care: Strategies for providing compassionate care and support for individuals with chronic illnesses in the final stages of their lives.
Patient Empowerment: How patients can take an active role in managing their own chronic illnesses, including strategies for self-care and effective communication with healthcare providers.
"The term chronic is often applied when the course of the disease lasts for more than three months."
"Common chronic diseases include diabetes, functional gastrointestinal disorder, eczema, arthritis, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, autoimmune diseases, genetic disorders, and some viral diseases such as hepatitis C and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome."
"An illness which is lifelong because it ends in death is a terminal illness. It is possible and not unexpected for an illness to change in definition from terminal to chronic."
"Diabetes and HIV, for example, were once terminal yet are now considered chronic due to the availability of insulin for diabetics and daily drug treatment for individuals with HIV which allow these individuals to live while managing symptoms."
"An acute condition typically affects one portion of the body and responds to treatment. A chronic condition, on the other hand, usually affects multiple areas of the body, is not fully responsive to treatment, and persists for an extended period of time."
"Periods of remission and relapse are commonly discussed when referring to substance abuse disorders which some consider to fall under the category of chronic condition."
"Chronic conditions are often associated with non-communicable diseases which are distinguished by their non-infectious causes. Some chronic conditions though, are caused by transmissible infections such as HIV/AIDS."
"63% of all deaths worldwide are from chronic conditions."
"The World Health Organization (WHO) attributes 38 million deaths a year to non-communicable diseases."
"In the United States, approximately 40% of adults have at least two chronic conditions."
"Living with two or more chronic conditions is referred to as multimorbidity." Please note that the remaining questions have already been answered by the quotes provided.