Aging Diseases
Geriatric Symptoms
Care Practices
Aging
Myths
General terms
100

Bronchitis?

  1. in which the bronchioles,or air tubes,becomes inflamed

100

Explain what Arthritis is? 

  1. inflammation of the joints.

100

Explain Geriatric Care?

  1. Is care provided to older individuals.

100

All elderly People live in poverty. True or False?

False.

100

What is a Myth?

1. False Beliefs

200

The Term Dysphagia?

  1. difficulty swallowing 

200

What is Thrombus?

  1. blood clot 

200

What is Physical Therapy?

a medical treatment used to restore functional movements, such as standing, walking, and moving different body parts.

200

Anyone over a certain age such as 65, is old. True or False

Old is determined less by the number of years lived and more by how an individual thinks, feels,and behaves. For example: to a 10 year-old ,a 35 year-old is old. its important to remember that many individuals are active, productive,and self sufficient into their 80s and 90s. False.
200

What is culture?

  1. can be defined as the values,beliefs,ideas,customs,and characteristics that are passed from one generation to the next.

300

What is Glaucoma?

  1. a condition in which the intra ocular pressure of the eye becomes cloudy or Opaque

300

What is Dementia?

  1. also called brain syndrome is a loss of mental ability characterized by a decrease in intellectual ability,loss of memory,impaired judgement,personality changes,and disorientation.

300

Reality orientation?

  1. consists of activities that help promotes awareness of person,time,and place.

300

Older people are unhappy and lonely. True or False?

studies have shown that most elderly individuals live with someone and associate frequently with friends or family members. Many elderly individuals are active members.Many elderly individuals are active in civic groups,charities,social,activities,and volunteer programs. Others provide care for grandchildren and remain as active heads of extended Families. False.

300

What is a Disability?

  1. is defined as a physical or mental defect or handicap that interferes with normal function

400

Meaning of Delirium?

is when confusion or disorientation caused by a treatable accident.

400

What is Nocturia?

  1. urination at night 

400

What is Gerontology?

  1. is the scientific study of aging and the problems of the elderly

400

Most Elderly People are cared for in institutions or Long term care facilities. True or False?

Only approximately 5 % of the elderly population lives in their own homes or apartments, or with other family members. True.

400

Meaning of Autonomy?

  1. :Self governance or the ability to decide for oneself by making choices and pursuing a course of action

500

Explain the Term Senile Lentigines?

  1. Dark yellow or brown colored spots on skin.

500

Osteoporosis Meaning?

  1. A condition in which calcium and other minerals are lost from the bones,causes the bones to become brittle and more likely to fracture and break.

500
The Term Ombudsman?

  1. is a specially trained individual who works with the elderly and their families.

500

Elderly people are incompetent and incapable of making their own decisions or handling their own affairs. True or False?

False.

500

Explain Incontinence?

  1.  the inability to control urination.

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