Disease
Alzheimer's disease -
form of dementia that causes progressive changes in brain cells
Arthritis
an inflammation of the joints, causing them to be stiff and painful
Osteoporosis
a condition in which caiclum and other minerals are lost from the bones and causes it to become brittle and likely to break
Reality orientation-
activities that can help increase awareness of person, time and place
Cataracts
where the lens of the eye becomes cloudy or opaque
Disease
any condition that interferes with the normal function of the body
Bronchitis
when the bronchioles become inflamed and decrease the efficiency and function of the respiratory system
Cultures
values, beliefs, customs, characteristics and ideas that are passed from one generation to another’s
Gerontology
scientific study of again and problems of the old
Geriatric care:
care provided to older individuals
Arteriosclerosis
condition in which the walls of blood vessels become thick and lose their elasticity, which is common in an elderly
Disability
physical or mental defect or handicap that interferes with normal function
Traristent ischemie attack
ministries that can Resuit in temporary periods of dminielled blood flow to the brain
Spiritual
beliefs and practices of a person
Dysphagia
difficulty swallowing
Delirium
when confusion or disorientation is a temporary condition caused by a treatable condition
Nocturia
urination at night
Senile lentigines-
dark yellow or brown colored sports
Ombudsman-
specially Trained individual who works with elderly people and their family which provide health cares and others who are concerned aboul improving their quality and care of life
Emphysema
the alveoli losing its elasticity
Dementia
also known as brain syndrome which is a loss of mental ability characterized by a disease of intellectual ability, loss of memory, impaired judgement, personality change, and disorientation
Autonomy
self- governance or the ability to decide for yourself by making choices and pursuing your own choice of action which can be irritating
Glaucoma
condition in which the intraocular pressure of the eye increases and interferes with vision
Geriatric care
care provided to older individuals
Cerebrovascular accident
stroke which can damage your brain cells