Myths of Aging and Physical Changes of Aging
What is gerontology?
scientific study of aging and the problems of the old
What are senile lentigines?
dark yellow or brown colored spots
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 disease?
any condition that interferes with the normal function of the body
What is atherosclerosis?
when vessels become narrow because of deposits of fat and minerals
What is geriatric care?
care provided to older individuals
What is emphysema?
when alveoli lose their elasticity
What is dysphagia?
difficult swallowing
physical or mental defect or handicap
What are transient ischemic attacks?
ministrokes that cause temporary periods of diminished blood flow to the brain
What are myths?
false beliefs
when bronchioles become inflamed, decrease the efficiency and function of the respiratory system even more severely
What is nocturia?
urination at night
What is delirium?
dementia caused by treatable conditions
What is dementia?
also called brain syndrome, loss of mental ability characterized by a decrease in intellectual ability
What is osteoprosis?
a condition in which calcium and other minerals are lost from the bones, causes the bones to become brittle and more likely to fracture or break
What is thrombus?
blood clot
What is incontinence?
inability to control urination
What is cerebrovascular accident?
also called a stroke, damages brain cells
What is alzheimer's disease?
form of dementia that causes progressive changes in brainm cells
What is arthritis?
an inflammation of the joints, causes the joints to become stiff, less flexible, and painful
What are cataracts?
when normally transparent lens of the eyes becomes cloudy or opaque
What is autonomy?
self-governance or the ability to decide for oneself by making choices and pursuing a course of action
What is arteriosclerosis?
walls of blood vessels become thick and lose their elasticity
What is reality orientation?
activities that help promote awareness of person, time, and place