compromised pt wk 2

discrimination toward/against the aged population

the continuous process (biologic, psychologic, social), beginning with conception and ending with death by which and organism matures and declines

a form of irreversible dementia, usually occurring in older adulthood, characterized by gradual deterioration of memory, disorientation, and other features of dementia

the anatomic or physiologic age of a person as determined by changes in organismic structure and function; takes into account features such as posture, skin texture, strength, speed, and sensory acuity

the actual measure of time elapsed since person's birth

severe mental deterioration involving impairment of mental ability; organic loss of intellectual function

difficulty in swallowing

pathologic accumulation of air in tissues or organs; general use refers to chronic pulmonary emphysema, in which terminal bronchioles become plugged with mucus, the lung and tissue lose elasticity and breathing difficulties ensue

the branch of dentistry that deals with the special knowledge, attitudes, and technical skills required in the provision of oral health care for older adults

the branch of medicine that deals with the problems and illnesses of aging and their treatment

geriatrics

study of the aging process; includes the biologic, psychologic, and sociologic sciences

arrest of the escape of blood by either natural (clot formation or vessel spasm) or artificial (compression or ligation) means, or by the interruption of blood flow to a part

condition in which only the systolic blood pressure is elevated; once thought to be part of the normal aging process; medical intervention is recommended

average number of years that a person can be expected to live; expectancy from birth in 1900 averaged 47 years; in 1996 averaged 76.1 years; expectancy for the female population is about 6 years longer than that for the male population

relatively permanent organization of activities, including work, leisure, and associated social activities, characterizing and individual

young bone that has not undergone calcification

decreased calcification or density of bone; inadequate osteoid synthesis

low bone mass resulting from an excess of bone resorption over bone formation, with resultant bone fragility and increased risk of fracture

concurrent use of a large number of drugs

progressive loss of hearing due to the normal aging process

a condition of farsightedness resulting from a loss of elasticity of the lens of the eye due to aging

the age of a person as determined by his or her feelings, attitudes, and life perspective

the process of growing old

old age; loss of mental, physical, or emotional control; caused by physical and/or mental deterioration

ringing, buzzing, tinkling, or hissing sounds in the ear