Aging Diseases
Alzheimer's disease
form of dementia causing progressive changes in brain cells
Dementia
loss of mental ability characterized by a decrease in intellectual ability, loss of memory, impaired judgement, personality change, and disorientation, also called brain syndrome
Geriatric care
care provided to older individuals.
bronchitis
when bronchioles become inflamed
Autonomy
self-governance or ability to decide for oneself
Disease
any condition interfering with normal function of the body
Delirium
confusion or disorientation is a temporary condition caused by treatable condition
Gerontology
scientific study of aging and problems of the old
Atherosclerosis
vessels becoming narrow because of deposits of fat and minerals
Culture
values, beliefs, ideas, customs, and characteristics passed from one generation to the next
Arteriosclerosis
condition in which the walls of blood vessels become think losing their elasticity
Incontinence
inability to control urination
Ombudsman
specially trained individual working with elderly and their families, health care providers, and other concerned individuals
Cataracts
transparent lens of eye becomes cloudy or opaque
myths
false beliefs
Glaucoma
condition in which the intraocular pressure of eye increases
Nocturia
urination at night
Reality orientation
activities promoting awareness of person, time, and place
Senile lentigines
Age spots, also known as liver spots, which are benign, darkened areas of the skin that appear as people age.
Thrombus
blood clot
Osteoporosis
a condition in which calcium and other minerals are lost from the bones
Dysphagia
difficulty of swallowing
Spiritual
beliefs and practices of an individual
Disability
physical or mental defect or handicap interfering with normal functions
Ombudsman
specially trained individual working with elderly and their families, health care providers, and other concerned individuals