Diseases
Alzheimer's disease
a form of dementia that causes progressive changes in brain cells
Geriatric Care
care provided to older individuals
Arthritis
an inflammation of the joints, causes the joints to become stuff, less flexible, and painful
Autonomy
self-governance or the ability to decide for oneself by making choices and pursuing a course of action
Nocturia
urination at night
Glaucoma
a condition in which the intraocular pressure of the eye increases and interferes with vision
Ombudsman
a specially trained individual who works with the elderly and their families, health care providers, and other concerned individuals to improve quality of care and quality of life
Cataracts
when the normally transparent lens of the eye becomes cloudy or opaque
Culture
the values, beliefs, ideas, customs, and characteristics that are passed from one generation to the next
Senile Lentigines
dark yellow or brown colored spots
Osteoporosis
a condition in which calcium and other minerals are lost from the bones, causes the bones to become brittle and more likely to fracture or break
Reality orientation
consists of activities that help promote awareness of person, time, and place
Dementia
called brain syndrome, is a loss of mental ability characterized by a decrease in intellectual ability, loss of memory, impaired judgement, personality change, and disorientation
Disability
a physical or mental defect or handicap that interferes with normal functions
Thrombus
blood clot
Bronchitis
the bronchioles become inflamed
Gerontology
the scientific study of aging and the problems of the old
Incontinence
the inability to control urination
Disease
any condition that interferes with the normal function of the body
Emphysema
Arteriosclerosis
a type of vascular disease where the blood vessels carrying oxygen away from the heart (arteries) become damaged from factors such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes and certain genetic influences
Spiritual
the beliefs and practices of an individual
Transient ischemic attacks
is a short period of symptoms similar to those of a stroke
Dysphagia
difficult swallowing
Delirium
the term used when confusion or disorientation is a temporary condition caused by a treatable condition.