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the study of aging and the elderly
Gerontology
motions of a speaker's hands or arms during a speech
Gestures
it is used to assist a resident when walking.
Gait Belt
The activity of washing, cutting, curling, or arranging the hair.
Hair care
cleansing of hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rubs
Hand Washing
A virus that attacks and destroys the human immune system.
HIV
medical treatment and care of old age
Geriatrics
A voluntary present of money or some other valuable asset.
Gifts
personal protective equipment used to protect skin on hands from harmful germs
Gloves
Hands soaked, nails cleaned and filed, wash hands pay close attention to nails. Use hand cream or lotion after washing.
Hand Care
device used by persons with impaired hearing to amplify sound
Hearing Aid
a group that provides care for the terminally ill.
Hospice
several people gathered for purposes of activites, meetings, etc
Group Settings
Emotional and life adjustment you go through after a loss.
Grieving Process
unable to hear or hear well
Hearing Impaired
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - Privacy law
HIPPA
high blood sugar - signs are excessive thirst, excessive urination, hunger
Hyperglycemia
elevated blood pressure persistently higher than 140/90 mm Hg
Hypertension (HTN)
a serious medical condition where tissues die due to a lack of blood supply or infection
gangrene
a type of seizure that affects the entire brain
grand mal seizures
common name for cardiac muscle
Heart Muscle
paralysis of one side of the body
Hemiplegia
artificial hip...used to replace hips destroyed by fracture or osteoporosis
Hip Prosthesis
Chemicals produced by your glands that regulate the activities of different body cells
Hormones
The surgical placement of a feeding tube from the exterior of the body directly into the stomach.
Gastrostomy Tube
Feedings through a tube that is inserted into the stomach, can be through the nasal passage or abdomen
Gastric Feedings
Assisting people living in long term care facility with their needs
Helping Residents
Made up of many people with different types of knowledge and skill levels
Health-care team
relieves pain, relaxes muscles, promotes healing, reduces tissue swelling, and decreases joint stiffness
Heat Application
care that provides for the well-being of the whole person and meets not only physical needs, but also social, emotional, and mental needs
Holistic Care