Aging Diseases
An inflammation of the joints, causes joints to become stiff, less flexible and painful.
Arthritis
A stroke.
Cerebrovascular Accident
Care provided to older individuals.
Geriatric Care
Usually defined as any condition that interferes with the normal function of the body.
Disease
Blood clot.
Thrombus
A form of dementia that causes progressive changes in brain cells.
Alzheimer's Disease
A loss of mental ability characterized by a decrease in intellectual ability, loss of memory, impaired judgement, personality change, and disorientation.
Dementia
The scientific study of aging and the problems of the old.
Gerontology
A physical or mental defect or handicap that interferes with normal functions.
Disability
Urination at night.
Nocturia
Where the normally transparent lens of the eye becomes cloudy or opaque.
Cataracts
The alveoli lose their elasticity.
Emphysema
Consists of activities that help promote awareness of person, time, and place.
Reality Orientation
Defined as the values, beliefs, ideas, customs, and characteristics that are passed from one generation to the next.
Culture
Difficult swallowing.
Dysphagia
A condition in which calcium and other minerals are lost from the bones, causes bones to become brittle and more likely to fracture or break.
Osteoporosis
Inability to control urination.
Incontinence
A specially trained individual who works with elderly and their families, health care provider, and other concerned individuals to improve quality of care and quality of life.
Ombudsman
False beliefs.
Myths
When the bronchioles become inflamed.
Bronchitis
Dark yellow or brown colored spots that appear due to decreases in body function.
Senile Lentigines
Ministrokes.
Transient Ischemic Attacks
Self-governance or the ability to decide for oneself by making choices and pursuing a course of action.
Autonomy
Another important aspect of care.
Spiritual
A contributor to chronic dementia.
Atherosclerosis