Ch. 09 Geriatric Care
Alzheimer's disease
a form of dementia that causes progressive changes in brain cells.
Bronchitis
which the bronchioles become inflamed, decrease the efficiency and function of the respiratory system even more severely.
Dementia
a loss of mental ability characterized by a decrease in intellectual ability, loss of memory, impaired judgment, personality change,
Geriatric care
care provided to older individuals.
Nocturia
urination at night
Arteriosclerosis
a condition in which the walls of blood vessels become thick and lose their elasticity
Cataracts
where the normally transparent lens of the eye becomes cloudy or opaque.
Disability
a physical or mental defect or handicap that interferes with normal functions.
Gerontology
the scientific study of aging and the problems of the old.
Ombudsman
It exists to ensure the rights of the elderly
Arthritis
an inflammation of the joints, causes the joints to become stiff, less flexible, and painful.
Cerebrovascular accident
stroke
Disease
any condition that interferes with the normal function of the body.
Glaucoma
a condition in which the intraocular pressure of the eye increases and interferes with vision
Osteoporosis
a condition in which calcium and other minerals are lost from the bones, causes the bones to become brittle and more likely to fracture or break.
Atherosclerosis
the vessels become narrow because of deposits of fat and minerals, such as calcium,
Culture
the values, beliefs, ideas, customs, and characteristics that are passed from one generation to the next
Dysphagia
difficult swallowing
Incontinence
the inability to control urination.
Reality orientation
activities that help promote awareness of person, time, and place.
Autonomy
the ability to decide for oneself by making choices and pursuing a course of action
Delirium
when confusion or disorientation is a temporary condition caused by a treatable condition.
Emphysema
the alveoli lose their elasticity
Myths
false beliefs
Senile lentigines
Dark yellow or brown colored spots