Diseases
a form of dementia that causes progressive changes in brain cells
Alzheimer's disease
a loss of mental ability characterized by decrease in intellectual ability, loss of memory, impaired judgment, personality change, or disorientation
Dementia
care provided to older individuals
Emphysema
when the alveoli lose their elasticity
Autonomy
independence or freedom
a condition in which the walls of blood vessels become thick and lose their elasticity
Arteriosclerosis
Disability
a physical or mental defect or handicap that interferes with normal functions
the beliefs and practices of an individual
Spiritual
Incontinence
the inability to control urination
Transient ischemic attacks
minstrokes with result in temporary periods of diminished blood flow to the brain
Cerebrovascular accident
a disease or damage to the brain that can result in chronic confusion or disorientation
urination at night
Nocturia
Reality orientation
consists of activities that help promote awareness of person, time, and place
Osteoporosis
a condition in which calcium and other minerals are lost from the bones
Thrombus
blood clot
Osteoporosis
a condition in which calcium and other minerals are lost from the bones
dark yellow or brown colored spots
Senile lentigines
Ombudsman
a specially trained individual who works with the elderly and their families
difficulty swallowing
Dysphagia
Myths
False beliefs
Glaucoma
a condition in which the intraocular pressure of the eye increases and interferes with vision
Delirium
confusion or disorientation is a temporary condition caused by a treatable condition
Culture
values, ideas, beliefs, customs, and characteristics that are passed from one generation to the next
inflammation of the joints
Arthritis
Gerontology-
the scientific study of aging and the problems of the old