disease
Alzheimer's disease
a form of dementia that cause progressive changes in the brain cell
Dysphagia
difficulty swallowing
Geriatric care
care provided to older individuals
Myths
false beliefs
Cerebrovascular accident
stroke
Atherosclerosis
if the vessel becomes narrow because of deposits of fat and minerals
Senile lentigines
Dark yellow or brown colored spots “liver spots”
Ombudsman
a specially trained individual who works with elderly and their familes, health care providers, and other concerned individuals
Disability
physical or mental defect or handicap that interferes with normal functions
Glaucoma
a condition in which the intacocular pressure of the eye increases and interferes with vision
Arteriosclerosis
a condition in which the walls of the blood vessel become thick and lose elasticy
Incontinence
inability to control urination
Culture
values, beliefs, ideas, customs, and characteristics that are passed on generation to the next
Disease
defined as any condition that interferes with the normal function of the body
Nocturia
uriniation at night
Arthritis
inflammation of the joints
Thrombus
blood clot
Spiritual
beliefs and practices of individuals
is being old and sick living in poverty a aging myth
true
Transient ischemic attacks
mini strokes that result in temporary periods of diminshed blood
Bronchitis
condition in which the bronchioles become inflamed, decrease the efficiency and function of the respiratory system
Cataracts
where the normally transparent lens of the eye becomes cloudly or opaque
Reality orientation
help promote awareness of person, time, and place
is being old and sick a aging myth?
Emphysema
condition in which the alveoli lose their elasticity