Aging Diseases
Osteoporosis
a condition in which calcium and other minerals are lost from the bones
Dysphagia
difficulty swallowing
Geriatric care
care provided to older individuals
Myths
false beliefs
Gerontology
the scientific study of aging and the problems of the old
Arthritis
an inflammation of the joints, causes the joints to become stiff, less flexible, and painful
Nocturia
disrupts the sleep pattern
Cataracts
where the normally transparent lens of the eye becomes cloudy or opaque
Disease
any condition that interferes with the normal function of the body
Senile lentigines
Dark yellow or brown colored spots
Emphysema
the alveoli lose their elasticity
Incontinence
Loss of muscle tone
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 or handicap that interferes with normal functions
Thrombus
blood clot
Glaucoma
a condition in which the intraocular pressure of the eye increases and interferes with vision
Delirium
when 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
the values, beliefs, ideas, customs, and characteristics that are passed from one generation to the next
Bronchitis
the bronchioles become inflamed, decrease the efficiency and function of the respiratory system even more severely
Alzheimer's disease
a form of dementia that causes progressive changes in brain cells
Dementia
a loss of mental ability characterized by a decrease in intellectual ability, loss of memory, impaired judgment, personality change, and disorientation
Ombudsman
a program the federal government developed that impacts the health care industry
Spiritual
the beliefs and practices of an individual
Transient ischemic attacks
temporary periods of diminished blood flow to the brain