Diseases
What is Alzheimer's disease?
A terminal type of dementia that causes progressive change in brain cells.
What are Transient ischemic attacks?
Mini Strokes.
What is Autonomy?
Self governance and the ability to make decisions for yourself.
What are Myths?
False beliefs.
What is Arteriosclerosis?
The vessels become thick and lose their elasticity.
What is Dementia?
A loss of mental ability characterized by decreased intellectual ability, memory loss, impaired judgement, disorientation, and personality change
What are Thrombus?
Blood clot.
What is Geriatric care?
Care provided to older individuals.
Less then 12 percent of elderly people live in poverty.
What is Cerebrovascular accident?
AKA a stroke, which damages brain cells. Could be caused by hemorrhaging in the brain or obstructed airflow to the brain.
What is a Disease?
Any condition that interferes with the normal function of the body.
What is Dysphagia?
Difficulty swallowing, is very common in the elderly.
What is Ombudsman?
A specially trained individual who works with the elderly and their families, health care providers and other concerned individuals to improve quality of care and quality of life.
Do most elderly individuals live in institutions or long term care facilities?
Approximately 5 percent of elderly individuals live in institutions or long term care facilities.
What a Disability?
A physical/ mental defect or handicap that interferes with normal functions.
What is Glaucoma?
A condition in which the intraocular pressure of the eye increases and interferes with vision, more common in the elderly.
What is Delirium?
A term used when confusion or disorientation is a temporary condition caused by a treatable condition.
What is Reality orientation?
Activities that help promote awareness of a person, time, or place. Can be followed by anyone caring for the confused individual.
Does being old mean being sick or disabled?
What is Culture?
Values, beliefs, customs, ideas, or characteristics passed from one generation to the next.
What is Osteoporosis?
A condition in which calcium and other minerals are lost from the bones which causes the bones to become brittle and more likely to fracture or break.
What is Arthritis?
An inflammation of the joints, causing them to become stiff.
What is Spiritual?
Beliefs and practices of an individual.
Are elderly individuals unemployed?
Many individuals remain employed into their 70s and 80s.
What is Nocturia?
Urination at night.