diseases
Alzheimer's disease
a form of dementia that causes progressive changes in brain cells
Dysphagia
difficulty swallowing
Geriatric care
care provided to older individuals
Myths
false beliefs
Reality orientation
consists of activities that help promote awareness of person, time, or place
Arteriosclerosis
a condition in which the walls of the blood vessels become thick and lose elasticity
Senile lentigines
dark yellow or brown colored spots
Spiritual
the beliefs and practices of an individual
Disability
a physical or mental defect or handicap that interferes with normal functions
Osteoporosis
a condition in which calcium and other minerals are lost from the bones causes the bones to become brittle and more likely to break or fracture
Arthritis
an inflammation of the joints, causes the joints to become stiff, less flexible, and painful
Incontinence
the inability to control urination
culture
the values, beliefs ideas, customs, and characteristics that are passed from one generation to the next
Disease
any condition that interferes with the normal function of the body
Glaucoma
a condition in which the intracular pressure of the eye increases and interferes with vision, is also more common in the elderly
Atherosclerosis
if the vessel becomes narrow because of deposits of fat and minerals
Cerebrovascular accident
stroke
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
is this a myth?
being old means sick and disabled
true
Gerontology
the scientific study of aging and the problems of the old
Bronchitis
the bronchioles become inflamed, decrease the efficiency and function of the respiratory system even more severely
thrombus
blood clots
Autonomy
the ability to decide for oneself by making choices and pursuing and course of action
is this a myth?
all elderly people live in poverty
true
Emphysema
the alveoli lose their elasticity