progressive disease of brain cells in which the resident loses mental and physical ability.

removal of an extremity.

painful inflammation of joints that results in limited movement and deformities

A buildup of plaque, calcium and fat on the walls of the arteries, which makes them rigid and thick.

A malignant tumor or new growth anywhere in the body

an incident in the brain caused by a blood clot or bursting of blood vessels, allowing blood to spill out into the brain cavity.

Damaged or impaired thinking that is not a normal part of aging.

a condition in which the heart is unable to pump sufficient blood to meet the needs f the body

Permanent shortening and deformity of muscles from lack of use.

a set of symptoms affecting the resident's thinking, judgement , memory and ability to reason

a disorder of the endocrine system in which the body cannot metabolize carbohydrates, proteins, and fat properly.

a disorder in which the air sacs of the lungs have stretched and lost their elasticity, causing them to be unable to contract to remove excess air.

an injury to the brain that results from falls or trauma.

difficulty hearing from a number of causes

a serious medical emergency in which the blood vessels that nourish the heart muscle are blocked or burst, disrupting the normal flow of blood through the heart

weakness on one side of the body

paralysis on one side of the body

a broken hip that is usually the result of a fall but can result from trauma or osteoporosis

removal of the entire hip joint and replacement with a synthetic joint

a progressive hereditary disease that results in rapid, involuntary movements and progressive dementia

high blood pressure

a chronic progressive disease marked by intermittent periods of remission. It causes a degeneration of the nervous system that interferes with conduction of nerve impulses.

a metabolic disorder of the bones that is most common in elderly females

paralysis below the waist

a neurological disorder that result in tremors, muscular rigidity, and shuffling gait

a disorder that is frequently the result of varicose veins. Blood return from the legs is not adequate

serious infections of the lungs contracted by the droplet method of transmission

a neurologic condition marked by increased weakness and abnormal muscle fatigue in persons who had polio many years earlier

sores that appear on the skin in areas where the skin is close to an underlying bone

paralysis below the neck

some residents are admitted to the facility because of injuries or other conditions of the spinal cord resulting in paralysis

a temporary period of diminished blood flow to the brain. An attack occurs suddenly and usually lasts from 2 to 15 minutes, although it may last longer.

difficulty seeing, caused by any one of a number of causes