Ch. 09 Geriatric Care - Key Terms
Alzheimer's disease
forget how common objects are used and have problems with normal activities of daily living.
Arteriosclerosis
condition in which the walls of blood vessels become thick and lose their elasticity, is common in elderly individuals.
Arthritis
inflammation of the joints, causes the joints to become stiff, less flexible, and painful.
Glaucoma
condition in which the intraocular pressure of the eye increases and interferes with vision
Incontinence
the inability to control urination
Atherosclerosis
cause transient ischemic attacks (TIAS), or ministrokes, which result in temporary periods of diminished blood flow to the brain.
Bronchitis
bronchioles become inflamed, decrease the efficiency and function of the respiratory system even more severely.
Cataracts
normally transparent lens of the eye becomes cloudy or opaque.
Nocturia
elderly person may find it necessary to urinate more frequently.
Ombudsman
Ombudsman Program, established by the federal government in the Older Americans Act, ensures the rights of elderly individuals,
Cerebrovascular accident
or stroke, which damages brain cells, is one possible cause.
Culture
characteristics that are passed from one generation to the next.
Delirium
symptoms are caused by high fever, kidney infection, dehydration, hypoxia (lack of oxygen), drug toxicity, or other treatable conditions
Osteoporosis
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.
Reality orientation
activities that help promote awareness of person, time, and place.
Dementia
symptoms are caused by permanent irreversible damage to brain cells
Disability
physical or mental defect or handicap that interferes with normal functions
Dysphagia
difficult swallowing, is a frequent complaint of the elderly.
Senile lentigines
skin becomes dry, less elastic, and fragile, making it prone to skin tears and injury.
Spiritual
can be defined as the beliefs and practices of an individual. can affect the lifestyle of an individual.
Emphysema
Structural changes in the larynx lead to a higher-pitched and weaker voice.
Geriatric care
care provided to older individuals.
Gerontology
scientific study of aging and the problems of the old.
Thrumbus
blood clot
Transient ischemic attacks
or ministrokes, which result in temporary periods of diminished blood flow to the brain.