aging diseases
Osteoporosis
a condition in which calcium and other
Nocturia
urination at night that disturbs the sleeping pattern
Geriatric care
care provided to older individuals
Myths
false beliefs
Gerontology
scientific study of aging and the problems of the old
Glaucoma
the intraocular pressure of the eyes increases and interferes with vision
Dysphagia
difficulty swallowing
Reality orientation
activities that help promote awareness of person, time, and place
Disease
any condition that interferes with normal function of the body
Senile Lentigines
dark yellow or brown spots
Arthritis
an inflammation of the joint cause joints to become stiff, less flexible, and painful
Delirium
symptoms are cause by high fever, kidney infection, dehydration, hypoxia, drug toxicity, or other treatable conditions
Ombudsman
specially trained individual who works with the elderly and their family
Disability
physical or mental defect or handicap that interferes with normal functions
Thrombus
blood clot
Emphysema
the alveoli lose their elasticity
Dementia
also known as brain syndrome, los of mental ability characterized by a decrease in intellectual ability, loss
Autonomy
self governance, or ability to decide for oneself by making choices and pursuing course of action
Culture
values, beliefs, ideas, customs that are passed on from generation to the next
Bronchitis
In which the bronchioles become inflamed
Alzheimers disease
form of dementia that causes progressive changes in brain cells
Incontinence
inability to control urination
Cataracts
the normally transparent lens of the eye becomes cloudy or opaque
Spirit
beliefs and practices of an individual
Transient ischemic attacks
mini strokes, temporary periods of diminished blood flow to the brain