Aging diseases
Osteoporosis
minerals are lost from the bones causing them to become weak, brittle, and more likely to fracture and break
Dysphagia
Difficulty swallowing
Geriatric care
care provided to older individuals
Myths
false beliefs
Gerontology
scientific study of aging and the problems of the old
Arthritis
Inflammation of the joints, causes them to become stiff, less flexible, and painful
Nocturia
Urination at night
Cataracts
where the normally transparent lens of the eye become cloudy or opaque
Disease
any condition that interferes with the normal function of the body
Senile lentigines
dark yellow or brown colored spots
Emphysema
alveoli lose their elasticity
Incontinence
the inability to control urination
Autonomy
self-governance or the ability to decide for oneself by making choices and pursuing a course of action
Disability
A physical or mental defect to handicap that interferes with normal functions
Thrombus
blood clot
Glaucoma
The intraocular pressure of the eye increases and interferes with vision
Delirium
Confusion or disorientation is a temporary condition caused by a treatable condition
Reality orientation
Activities that help promote awareness of person, time, and place
Culture
values beliefs, ideas, customers, and characteristics that are passed from one generation to the next
Bronchitis
bronchioles become inflamed
Alzheimer’s disease
A form of dementia that causes progressive changes in brain cells
Dementia
Loss of mental ability characterized by decrease in intellectual ability, loos of memory , impaired judgement, personality change, and disorientation.
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 quality of life.
Spiritual
Beliefs and practices of an individual
Transient ischemic attacks
Mini-strokes that can result in temporary periods of diminished blood flow to the brain