Disease
Disease
any condition that interferes with the normal function of the body.
Myths
false beliefs still exist regarding aging and elderly individuals.
Culture
defined as the values,beliefs, ideas, customs, and characteristics that are passed from one generation to the next.
Autonomy
self-governance or the ability to decide for oneself by making choices and pursuing a course of action
Nocturia
urination at night
Dementia
is a loss of mental ability
Senile lentigine
Dark yellow or brown colored spots
Delirium
confusion or disorientation
Ombudsman
ensures the rights of elderly individuals
Senile lentigine
Dark yellow or brown colored spots
Alzheimer's disease
form of dementia that causes progressive changes in brain cells
Gerontology
Scientific study of aging and the problems of the old.
Dementia
is a loss of mental ability characterized by a decrease in intellectual ability, loss of memory, impaired judgment, personality change, and disorientation.
Reality orientation
consists of activities that help promote awareness of person, time, and place
Dysphagia
difficulty swallowing
Arthritis
an inflammation of the joints, causes the joints to become stiff, less flexible, and painful.
Geriatric care
care provided to older individuals.
Myths
false beliefs still exist regarding aging and elderly individuals.
Thrombus
Moderate exercise, according to the individual's ability to tolerate it, does stimulate circulation and help prevent the formation of a thrombus, or blood clot.
Incontinence
the inability to control urination.
Arteriosclerosis
A condition characterized by the thickening, hardening, and loss of elasticity of the walls of arteries, leading to restricted blood flow.
Disability
defined as a physical or mental defect or handicap that interferes with normal functions.
Spiritual
as the beliefs and practices of an individual.
Cerebrovascular accident
A sudden interruption of blood supply to the brain, either due to a blockage or rupture of a blood vessel, leading to potential brain damage and loss of function.
Osteoporosis
a condition in which calcium and other minerals are lost from the bones