diseases
a form of dementia that issues progressive changes in brain cells
Alzheimer's disease
the normally transparent lens of the eye becomes cloudy or opaque
Cataracts
care provided to older individuals
Geriatric care
brown or yellow colored spots on the skin
Senile lentigines
self-governance or the ability to decide for oneself by making choices and pursuing a course of action
Autonomy
a condition in which the walls of blood vessels become thick and lose their elasticity
Arteriosclerosis
term when confusion or disorientation is a temporary condition caused by a treatable condition
Delirium
scientific study of aging and the problems of the old
Gerontology
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
defined as the values, beliefs, ideas, customs, and characteristics that are passed from one generation to another
Culture
inflammation of the joints, causes the joints to become stiff, less flexible, and painful
Arthritis
urination at night
Nocturia
consists of activities that help promote awareness of person, time, and place
Reality orientation
inability to control urination
Incontinence
physical or mental defect that interferes with normal functions
Disability
a contributor to chronic dementia
Atherosclerosis
a condition in which the intraocular pressure of the eye increases and interferes with vision
Glaucoma
beliefs and practices of an individual
Spiritual
a condition in which the intraocular pressure of the eye increases and interferes with vision
Glaucoma
usually defined as the values, beliefs, ideas, customs, and characteristics that are passed from one generation to the next
Disease
bronchioles become inflamed, decrease the efficiency and function of the respiratory system even more severely
Bronchitis
blood clot
Thrombus
a specially trained individual who works with the elderly care and quality of life
Ombudsman
alveoli lose their elasticity
Emphysema
false beliefs
Myths