Diseases
Alzheimer’s disease
Form of dementia that causes progressive changes in brain cells
Delirium
Confusion or disorientation is a temporary condition caused by a treatable condition
Culture
The values, beliefs, ideas, customs and characteristics thats are passed from one generation to the next
Disability
physical/mental defect or handicap that interferes with normal functions
Arteriosclerosis
Condition in which the walls of blood vessels become thick and lose their elasticity
Bronchitis
Bronchioles become inflamed
Dysphagia
Difficulty swallowing
Geriatric care
Care provided to older individuals
Autonomy
Self governance or ability to decide for oneself by making choices and pursuing a course of action
Nocturia
Urination at night
Cataracts
Normally transparent lens of eye become cloudy or opaque
Incontinence
Inability to control urination
Gerontology
Scientific study of aging and the problems of the old
Myths
False beliefs
Osteoporosis
Condition in which calcium and other minerals are lost from bones, causing them to be brittle and more likely to break or fracture
Dementia
Loss of mental ability characterized by a decrease in intellectual ability, loss of memory, impaired judgment, personality change, and disorientation
Senile lentigines
Dark yellow or brown colored spots
Ombudsman
Specially trained individual who works with the elderly and their families, health care providers, and other concerned individuals to improve quality of care and life
Osteoporosis
Condition in which calcium and other minerals are lost from bones, causing them to be brittle and more likely to break or fracture
Disease
Any condition that interferes with the normal function of body
Arthritis
Inflammation of the joints
Transient Ischemic Attacks
Mini strokes that result in temporary periods of diminished blood flow to the brain
Reality orientation
Consists of activities that help promote awareness of person, time, and place
Thrombus
Blood clot
Dysphagia
Difficulty swallowing