Ch. 09 Geriatric Care - Key Terms
a form of dementia that causes progressive changes in brain cells
Alzheimer's disease
inflammation of the bronchioles
bronchitis
also called brain syndrome, a loss of mental ability characterized by a decrease in intellectual ability, loss of memory, impaired judgment, personality change, and disorientation
dementia
care provided to older individuals
geriatric care
urination at night, disrupts sleeping pattern
nocturia
a condition in which the walls of blood vessels become thick and lose their elasticity
arteriosclerosis
condition where the normally transparent lens of the eye becomes cloudy or opaque
cataracts
a physical or mental handicap that interferes with normal functions
disability
scientific study of aging
gerontology
specially trained individual who works with the elderly, their families, and health care providers to help improve their quality of life
ombudsman
inflammation of the joints
arthritis
damages brain cells
cerebrovascular accident
any condition that interferes with the normal function of the body
disease
condition in where the intraocular pressure of the eye increases and interferes with vision
glaucoma
a condition in which calcium and other minerals are lost from the bones, causing the bones to become brittle
osteoporosis
the vessels become narrow because of deposits of fat and minerals
atherosclerosis
can be defined as the values, beliefs, ideas, customs, and characteristics that are passed from one generation to the next
culture
difficulty swallowing
dysphagia
inability to control urination due to loss of muscle tone
incontinence
consists of activities that help promote awareness of person, time, and place
reality orientation
self governance/ability to decide for oneself by making choices and pursuing a course of action, can be frustrating and upsetting
autonomy
term used when confusion or disorientation is a temporary condition caused by a treatable condition
delirium
condition where alveoli lose their elasticity
emphysema
false beliefs
myths
the beliefs and practices of an individual
spiritual