problems from a stroke
define loss of bowel control
incontinence
epilepsy
Neurological disorder causing seizures
Meniere's Disease
Disorder of inner ear causing vertigo, hearing loss
what is nearsightedness?
the ability to see objects that are near better than distant.
hearing loss
A person who is not able to hear as well as someone with normal hearing
define hemiparesis
weakness on one side of the body
hallucination
seeing, hearing, smelling, or feeling something that is not real
mental health disorder
a disorder that affects a person's ability to function and often causes inappropriate behavior; confusion, disorientation, agitation, and anxiety are common symptoms
what is the less common form of glaucoma?
angle-closure
some memory loss
normally short term memory loss
another name for CVA
stroke
intervention
a way to improve or change an action/development
Parkinson's disease
a progressive disease that destroys brain cells and is identified by muscular tremors, slowing of movement, and partial facial paralysis
what is farsightedness?
ability to see distant objects better than near objects.
response and reflexes slow
the ability to response to day to day things slows down.
define hemiplegia
paralysis on one side of body
agination
a state of anxiety or nervous excitement
Alzheimer's disease
a progressive and irreversible brain disorder characterized by gradual deterioration of memory, reasoning, language, and, finally, physical functioning
what is prevented from entering the eye that causes decreased vision? hint: cataracts
light
senses of vision,smell and taste weaken
what are the sense organs
skin, tongue,nose,eye, and ears.
elopement
When a patient or resident leaves the agency without staff knowledge
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Anxiety disorder with recurring thoughts and behaviors
leading cause of blindness
sensitivity of nerve endings in skin decreases
sensitivity in temp and touch decreases.