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100

Alzheimer's Disease

A form of dementia that causes progressive changes in brain cells

100

Dysphagia

DIfficulty swallowing 

100

Incontinence 

The inability to to control urination or bowel movements

100

Glaucoma

Intraocular pressure of the eye increases and interferes with vision 

100

Bronchitis

Bronchioles become inflamed

200

Delirium

Confusion or disorientation

200

Arteriosclerosis

Thickening and hardening of the walls of the arteries

200

Emphysema

Alveoli loses elasticity

200

Cataracts

A clouding of the eye’s lens, leading to blurry vision or vision loss

200

Reality orientation

  1. A therapeutic approach to help individuals with memory loss by reinforcing awareness of time, place, and identity

300

Myths

False beliefs

300

Dementia

Brain syndrome


300

Arthritis 

Inflammation of the joints

300

Geriatric Care

Care provided to older individuals

300

Senile lentigines

Dark yellow or brown colored spots

400

Nocturia

Frequent urination during the night, disrupting sleep

400

Cerebrovascular accident

Stroke

400

Disability

Physical or mental defect

400

Artherosclerosis

Walls of blood vessels become thick and lose their elasticity

400

Gerontolgy

  1. Scientific study of aging and the problems of getting old

500

Culture

Values, beliefs, ideas, customs, and characteristics

500

Ombudsman

Specially trained individuals who works with elderly and their families to improve quality of life

500

Osteoporosis

Calcium  and other materials are lost from the bones

500

Disease

Condition that interferes with the normal functioning of the body

500

Autonomy

The ability to make independent decisions and maintain control over one’s life

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