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10 Cards in this Set
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Gernotology |
The scientific study of aging and the problems of the old |
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Osteoporosis |
A condition in which calcium and other minerals are lost from the bones, causes the bones to become brittle and break easily |
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Thrombus |
Blood clot |
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Emphysema |
The alveoli lose their elasticity |
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Glaucoma |
The intraocular pressure of the eye increases and interferes with vision |
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Dysphagia |
Difficulty swallowing |
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Incontinence |
Necessary to urinate more frequently |
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Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) |
Mini strokes |
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Reality orientation (RO) |
Activities that help promote awareness of person, time, and place |
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Ombudsman |
Specially trained individual who works with the elderly and their families |
