Disease
Alzheimer's disease
What is a form of dementia that causes progressive changes in the brain cells
Arteriosclerosis
What is a condition in which the walls of blood vessels become thick and loose their elasticity.
Cataracts
What is it when the transparent lens of the eyes becomes cloudy.
Myths
What are false beliefs.
Autonomy
What is Self-governance to decide for oneself by making choices.
Dementia
What is the loss of mental ability.
Arthritis
Cerebrovascular accident
What is a stroke that damages brain cells.
Dysphagia
What is difficulty swallowing.
Gertiatric care
What is care provided to old people.
Disease
What is a condition which interferes with the normal function of the body.
Atherosclerosis
What is it when the vessels become narrow due to deposits of fats and minerals, such as calcium
Nocturia
What is urination at night.
Incontinence
What is the inability to control urine.
Ombudsman
What is a specially trained individual who works with the elderly and their families, health care providers, and other concerned people.
Osteoporosis
Bronchitis
What is the inflammation of the bronchioles.
Senile lentigines
What are dark yellow or brown colored spots.
Disability
What is a physical or mental handicap.
Reality orientation
What consists of activities that help promote awareness of person, time, and place.
Emphysema
What is the alveoli losing their elasticity.
Glaucoma
What is the condition in which the intraocular pressure of the eye increases and interferes with vision.
Thrombus
What is a blood clot.
Transient ischemic attacks
What is a ministroke that leads to temporary period of diminished blood flow to the brain.
Gerontology
What is the scientific study of aging.