Chronic Diseases and Dietary Impacts

A condition where the heart's ability to pump blood effectively is reduced.

A group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells.

A condition where the bones become weak and brittle, increasing the risk of fractures.

A decline in mental abilities that is irreversible and progressive.

The use of multiple medications to treat the same condition.

The fastest growing segment of the older adult population, individuals between the ages of 65 and 74, who are adapting to retirement and its effects on their physical and psychological well-being.

The age group between 75 and 84, facing challenges of increasing isolation, sedentary lifestyles, and the risk of chronic conditions.

Individuals aged 85 and older, who face sensory impairments, oral health issues, nutritional deficiencies, and functional limitations. They are also more susceptible to chronic diseases.

A group exercise program designed for people with chronic conditions, focusing on improving functional ability rather than treating existing disabilities.

The condition of having no natural teeth, often related to income level and access to dental care.

The ability to perform daily tasks that require physical movement, such as kneeling, reaching overhead, and walking.

Individuals aged 100 years or older.

The slowing of cognitive processes with age, including reaction time, short-term memory, and processing speed.

The loss of short-term memory, which is more common than the loss of long-term memory in older adults.

A lifestyle that promotes mental well-being and helps preserve memory in later life, including active social engagement, regular mental exercise, adequate sleep, and a nutritious diet.

Thinking patterns and actions used to deal with stressful situations.

Healthy ways to manage stress, like exercise or talking to someone.

Unhealthy ways to cope with stress, like overeating or substance abuse.

Directly changing or removing the source of stress.

Adjusting your thoughts or behaviors to deal with a stressor you can't change.

Avoiding a stressor. Can be helpful or harmful depending on the situation.

The impact of stress on an individual.

A person's perception of a situation, which can influence how they cope with stress.

Fatty acids with two or more double bonds, liquid at room temperature, considered good dietary fat to reduce risk of heart disease.

Fatty acids with every carbon atom fully bound to hydrogen, solid at room temperature.

Man-made saturated fats, solid at room temperature, considered unhealthy and linked to increased risk of heart disease.

A fatty acid that the body cannot manufacture and its absence causes deficiency disease.

A fatty acid that the body can manufacture.

The strength of our beliefs, guiding and grounding us. Allows us to trust, find purpose, and maintain an optimistic perspective on life events.

The expectation of positive outcomes that aligns with a desired future goal. A basic human need to achieve, create, and leave a lasting mark on life.

The core of human strength, the foundation for caring relationships. It can be unconditional or transactional.

A personal journey to define meaning and satisfaction in life. It involves exploring who we are and what we believe.

A tradition of worship that provides rituals, answers, norms, and a connection to a higher power.

The capacity to trust and maintain an optimistic perspective on life events. It stems from a set of beliefs developed over time.

A basic human need to achieve, create, and shape something enduring in life. It's the expectation of a positive future.

The core of human strength, the basis for caring relationships. It can be expressed through kindness, patience, endurance, and truthfulness.

The process of taking truth and adding individual insight. It's a lifelong journey of growth and exploration.

The belief system that guides and grounds an individual, providing a framework for trust and optimism in the face of life events. It's a set of beliefs developed over time through experiences that cause us to suffer or rejoice.

A condition where blood clots form in the deep veins, usually in the legs, increasing the risk of pulmonary embolism.

A condition where blood pressure drops significantly when standing up, leading to dizziness, lightheadedness, and an increased risk of falls.

Impaired gas exchange in the lungs due to shallow breathing, pooling of secretions, and decreased muscle strength, increasing risk of pneumonia and lung collapse (atelectasis).

Localized pressure on the skin over bony prominences causing decreased circulation, tissue hypoxia, and damage, leading to sores and wounds.

Immobility affects energy production, leading to decreased ATP, increased lactic acid, and reduced muscle mass, impacting overall metabolism.

Immobility alters calcium metabolism, affecting bone formation, leading to a weakened bone structure and increased risk of fractures.

Slowed bowel movements, constipation, difficulty emptying the rectum, and in severe cases, complete cessation of peristalsis (paralytic ileus).

Immobility promotes urinary stasis, increasing the risk of urinary tract infections, as urine is not efficiently drained due to the supine position.