Centenarian
A person who is at least 100 years old (Touhy, 2012, p. 2)
Cohort
Group in which members share some common experience. (Touhy, 2012, p. 2)
Determinants of Health
Factors and conditions that influence the health status of individuals, communities, and populations (Touhy, 2012, p. 2)
Fertility Rate
The average number of children born to a woman in her lifetime; reported for countries and global regions. (Touhy, 2012, p. 2)
Holistic Health Care
Care in which the whole person is considered, as well as the interaction with and between the various components of a person's life. (Touhy, 2012, p. 2)
Inter-professional Collaboration
Collaboration among individuals in different professions, including that between health professions and other professions. (Touhy, 2012, p. 2)
Life Expectancy
The average number of years a person is expected to live. Life expectancy is based on mortality rates and can be calculated for newborns (life expectancy at birth) or for people who have survived to a particular age (e.g., life expectancy at age 65). (Tou
Old Age Security Pension
Canadian federal government pension provided to persons who are aged 65 and older who have lived in Canada for at least 10 years. (Touhy, 2012, p. 2)
Sector
A part of the economy; for example, the health care sector, the education sector, the social services sector. (Touhy, 2012, p. 2)
Wellness
A state of health, including physical, psychological, spiritual, and economic well-being, which is optimal for the individual person at any point in time. (Touhy, 2012, p. 2)