Aging Diseases
Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's disease-form of dementia that causes progressive changes in brain cells
Bronchitis
Bronchitis-in which the bronchioles become inflamed, decrease the efficiency and function of the respiratory system even more severely.
Dementia
Dementia-a loss of mental ability characterized by a decrease in intellectual ability, loss of memory, impaired judgment, personality change, and disorientation.
Geriatric care
Geriatric care-is care provided to older individuals
Nocturia
Nocturia-or urination at night, is common and disrupts the sleep pattern
Arteriosclerosis
Arteriosclerosis-a condition in which the walls of blood vessels become thick and lose their elasticity, is common in elderly individual
Cataracts
Cataracts-the normally transparent lens of the eye becomes cloudy or opaque
Disability
Disability-a physical or mental defect or handicap that interferes with normal functions.
Gerontology
Gerontology- the scientific study of aging and the problems of the old.
Ombudsman
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
Arthritis
Arthritis-an inflammation of the joints, causes the joints to become stiff, less flexible, and painful
Cerebrovascular accident
Cerebrovascular accident-which damages brain cells, is one possible cause.
Disease
Disease-any condition that interferes with the normal function of the body.
Glaucoma
Glaucoma-a condition in which the intraocular pressure of the eye increases and interferes with vision,
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis-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.
Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis-vessels become narrow because of deposits of fat and minerals, such as calcium,
culture
Culture- the values, beliefs, ideas, customs, and characteristics that are passed from one generation to the next.
Dysphagia
Dysphagia-the function of muscle action becomes slower and peristalsis decreases, teeth are lost, and liver function decreases.
Incontinence
Incontinence-the inability to control urination
Reality orientation
Reality orientation-consists of activities that help promote awareness of person, time, and place.
Autonomy
Autonomy-self-governance or the ability to decide for oneself by making choices and pursuing a course of action, can be frustrating and upsetting
Delirium
Delirium-the term used when confusion or disorientation is a temporary condition caused by a treatable condition
Emphysema
Emphysema-the alveoli lose their elasticity
Myths
Myths-false beliefs,
Senile lentigines
Senile lentigines-Dark yellow or brown colored spots