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Ageism
form of discrimination against older adults
nocturia
urination at night
pruritis
dryness and itchiness of the skin
Kyphosis
abnormal curvature of the upper spine/ Dowagers hump
bereavement
common depressed reaction to death of a loved one
respite care
care by non family members. allows primary caregivers relief from stressors of caring for debilitated family member
morbidity
illness or abnormal condition
akinesia
abnormal motor hypoactivity
passive VS active euthanasia
allowing a person to die by withdrawing food and water/ giving a lethal dose of medication
presbyopia
farsightedness resulting from loss of elasticity of the lens
Thanatology
study of death and dying
Ataxia
impaired ability to coordinate movement
preoperational thought
child focuses on the use of language as a tool to meet their needs
sensorimotor
infants knowledge comes from sensory impressions and motor activities
dysarthria
difficult, poorly articulated speech
presbycusis
age related hearing loss
advance directive VS durable power of attorney
Living will that states your wishes about end of life care/ legal document allowing a chosen person to make medical decisions when the person becomes incapacitated
Claudication
cramping of the calves
shearing forces
forces that injure small blood vessels by sliding on a rough surface
autocratic family pattern
relationships are unequal. parents control children with strict rules and regulations
senescence stage
last stage of the life cycle
formal operational thought
higher process that has abstract reasoning and systematic, scientific problem solving
Concrete operational thought
thoughts become more logical and coherent. Child is able to classify, sort and organize facts
teratogen
substance, agent, that interferes with prenatal development
palliative care
prevention, relief, reduction or soothing of symptoms without affecting a cure