Ch. 09 Geriatric Care - Key Terms
is a form of dementia that causes progressive changes in brain cells.
Alzheimer's disease
the bronchioles become inflamed, decrease the efficiency and function of the respiratory system even more severely.
Bronchitis
also called brain syndrome, loss of mental ability characterized by a decrease in intellectual ability, loss of memory, impaired judgement, personality change, and disorientation
Dementia
care provided to older individuals
Geriatric care
urination at night, is common and disrupts the sleep pattern
Nocturia
a condition in which the walls of blood vessels become thick and lose their elasticity, is common in elderly individuals.
Arteriosclerosis
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 and their families, health care providers, and other concerned individuals to improve quality of care and quality of life
Ombudsman
an inflammation of the joints, causes the joints to become stiff, less flexible, and painful.
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, causes the bones to become brittle and more likely to fracture or break
Osteoporosis
the vessels become narrow because of deposits of fat and minerals, such as calcium,
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 or the ability to decide for oneself by making choices and pursuing a course of action, can be frustrating and upsetting.
Autonomy
when confusion or disorientation is a temporary condition caused by a treatable condition.
Delirium
condition where alveoli lose their elasticity
Emphysema
false beliefs
Myths
dark yellow or brown colored spots appear
Senile lentigines