Aging Disease
Alzheimer's disease
form of dementia that causes progressive changes in brain cells
Dysphagia
difficulty swallowing
Geriatric care
provided to older individuals
Myths
false beliefs
Culture
the values, beliefs, ideas, customs, and characteristics that are passed from one generation to the next
Dementia
(brain syndrome), loss of mental ability characterized by decrease in intellectual ability, loss of memory, impaired judgment, personality change, and disorientation
Glaucoma
a condition in which the intraocular pressure of the eye increases and interferes with vision
Delirium
acute dementia with symptoms like high fever, kidney infection, dehydration, and lack of oxygen
Senile lentigines
dark, yellow, or brown colored spots
Disability
a physical or mental defect or handicap that interferes with normal functions
Arteriosclerosis
a condition in which the walls of blood vessels become thick and lose their elasticity
Incontinence
the inability to control urination
Ombudsman
a specially trained individual who works with the elderly and their families
Transient ischemic attacks
ministrokes
Disease
condition that interferes with the normal function of the body
Atherosclerosis
vessels become narrow and deposits of fat and minerals such as calcium
Emphysema
which the alveoli lose their elasticity
Gerontology
scientific study of aging and the problems of the old
Thrombus
blood clot
Spiritual
the beliefs and practices of an individual
Cataracts
where the normally transparent lens of the eye becomes cloudy or opaque
Delirium
acute dementia with symptoms like high fever, kidney infection, dehydration, and lack of oxygen
Reality orientation
consists of activities that help promote awareness of a person, time, and place
Osteoporosis
a condition in which calcium causes the bones to become bristles and more likely to fracture or break
Autonomy
self-governance or the ability to decide for oneself by making choices and pursuing a course of action which can be upsetting