Skin Changes, Age-Related
Common skin changes associated with aging, including wrinkles, thinner skin, and age spots.
SLMB (Slimbee)
A Medicaid program that helps low-income individuals pay for Medicare Part B premiums, but does not cover other out-of-pocket costs.
Social Construction of Aging
The idea that society’s expectations and perceptions of aging shape how aging is experienced and understood.
Social Gerontology
The study of the social aspects of aging, including the impacts of society, family, and community on older adults.
Social Portfolio
The network of social relationships and community resources that individuals can rely on in their later years.
Social Security (SSA)
A U.S. government program that provides financial assistance to individuals who are retired, disabled, or survivors of deceased workers.
Social Security Disability Income (SSDI)
A program that provides financial assistance to individuals who are unable to work due to disability.
Speech Language Therapy (SLP – Pronounced “slip”)
Therapy that addresses speech, language, and communication disorders, often after injury, stroke, or developmental issues.
Spend Down
The process of using personal assets to qualify for Medicaid coverage.
Stages of Caregiving
The different phases caregivers experience when caring for a loved one, from initiation to long-term adjustment.
State Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Programs (SHIP)
Programs offering free, unbiased advice on Medicare and other health insurance options.
State Units on Aging (SUAs)
State-level agencies coordinating programs and services for older adults.
Sundowning
A term used to describe the increase in confusion, agitation, or behavioral problems that often occur in the late afternoon or evening, commonly in people with dementia.
Supercentenarians/Centenarians
People who are 100 years old or older (centenarians) or those over 110 years old (supercentenarians).
Supplemental Poverty Level
A measurement of poverty that includes non-cash benefits and considers geographic differences in the cost of living.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
A U.S. government program that provides financial assistance to low-income individuals who are elderly, blind, or disabled.
Support Groups
Groups that provide emotional and practical support for individuals facing similar challenges, like caregiving.
Symptom
A physical or mental feature that indicates the presence of a disease or condition.