diseases
bronchitis
what is when the bronchioles become inflammed
dimentia
what is the loss of mental ability
Autonomy
what is the ability to make choices for oneself
most elderly individuals stay competent until they die
myths
arthiritis
what is inflammation of the joints
dysphagia
what is difficulty swallowing
Geriatric care
what is provided care to older individuals
all elderly people live in poverty
less than 12% of elderly live in poverty
dysphagia
what is difficulty swallowing
Emphysema
what is when the alveoli lose elasticity
osteoporosis
what is when calcium and other minerals are lost from the bones
Reality orientation
what is activities that help promote awareness of person, time, and place
most elderly individuals are cared for in institutions
approcimately 5% of elderdy people are in long-term care facilities
culture
what is beliefs, customs, and values
emphsema
what is when the alveoli lose elasticity
delirium
what is when confusion or disorientation is temporarily condition caused by a treatable condition
Ombudsman
what is specially trained individual who works with elderly and their families
older people are unhappy and lonely
studies have shown that most elderly individuals live with someone that makes them happy
what is any condition that interferes with the normal function of the body?
glaucome
what is when the intraocular pressure of the eye increases and interferes with vision
Senile lentigines
what is Dark yellow or brown colored spots
Gerontology
what is the scientific study of aging
being old means being sick or disabled
healthy life styles, nutrition, regular exersize, and healthcare help elderly be in generally good health
Cerebrovascular accident
a stroke