Vocab
Definition of :
Attenuated
Weakened or Changed
CHF
Congestive Heart Failure
Dyspahgia in older adults refers to what?
Difficulty Swallowing
Loss of what substance in the skin causes it to sag and wrinkle?
Collagen
What is the leading cause of death among aging men and women.
Heart Disease
Definition of :
Decubitus
Bed Sores
DM
Diabetes Mellitus
What physical changes occur in the cardiovascular system with aging?
Myocardial cells enlarge and deposits of fat and connective tissue increase
Why are aging people are more susceptible to heat stroke
Number of sweat glands decrease over time
A gastrointestinal disease related to the lack of dietary fiber and includes constipation.
Diverticulosis
Definition of :
Lacrimation
Secretion of Tears
CVA
Cerebrovascular Accident
What is peristalsis?
Rhythmic movement of involuntary muscles lining the gastrointestinal tract.
Age related change that is directly related to activity level is called?
Muscular changes
Pathology of Alzheimer's disease is associated with the:
Buildup of amyloid plaques and nuerofibrillary tangles in the brain
Definition of :
Elastin
Allows tissue to resume their shape after stretching
CNS
Central Nervous System
What is GERD?
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Most complaint about skin among older people
Dry Skin
Age related loss of close vision is called
Presbyopia
Definition of :
Osteoporosis
Abnormal thinning of bones
PLMD
Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
List the three layers of the skin
Epidermis
Dermis
Subcutaneous Tissue
Sleep problems are often confused with this.......
Dementia
This is the cause of the greatest number of injuries in people over 60Y
what are falls.