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Kozier Chapter 23
Chapter 23
Question | Answer |
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Ageism | describe negative attitudes toward agining older adults |
Gerontology | term used to defince the study of aging and older adults, multidisciplinary and specialized area |
Geriatrics | associated w. the medical care |
Assisted Living | held w. ADLs, do not feel safe living alone |
Alzhimer Disease AD | characterized by progressive dementia, memory loss, inability to care for oneself |
Adult Day Care | focus on social activities and health care |
Sarcopenia | stedy decrease in muscl fibers |
Kyphosis | humpback of the uppper spine |
Osteoporosis | pathologic decrease in bone density |
Pathologic fractures | spontaneous fractures |
Presbyopia | inability to focus or accommodate due to loss of flexibility of the lens, causes decreased near vision |