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| Activities Of Daily Living (ADL) |
ADL describes the basic daily physical activities of an independent person. These include eating, grooming, dressing, toileting, walking, taking medication, and other personal care functions.
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| Administration On Aging (AOA) |
The AOA is an advocate agency in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, representing older persons at the federal level. Functions include policy development to ensure proper home and community-based services for elders and their caregivers. AOA works in cooperation with a national network of State and Area Agencies on Aging (AAA)
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| Assisted Living Facilities |
Assisted living facilities are professionally managed residences that provide a unique combination of independent living and personalized 24-hour care by assisting elders in their daily lives, including but not limited to preparing their meals, facilitating transportation, maintaining their homes, assistance with bathing, and managing their medication.
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| Case Management |
A system used to assess, coordinate, and implement necessary health care support services for seniors and their families.
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| Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) |
A CNA is a trained and certified assistant who works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse to provide personal care services to residents including bathing, dressing, housekeeping, etc. Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)Retirement communities usually licensed by the state that offer a continuum of accommodations and services for elders within a single or adjacent location. Housing options include, but are not limited to, independent living, congregate housing, assisted living, and nursing care. In addition to monthly fees, a CCRC resident contract often requires an entry fee, which may be partially or fully refundable.
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| Eldercare |
Public, private, formal, and informal programs and support systems, government laws, and finding ways to meet the needs of the elderly, including: housing, home care, pensions, Social Security, long-term care, health insurance, and elder law.
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| Health Care Power Of Attorney |
Elders legally give the health care decision-making rights to another person in the event that he or she may not be able to make or communicate one’s own health care decisions.
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| Home Health Care |
For elders who do not require 24-hour supervision, home health care is a viable alternative to a nursing home or hospital. Usually under the direction of a physician, home health care is provided through a Home Health Agency, which offers a variety of services to accommodate a patient’s needs.
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| Instrumental Activities Of Daily Living (IADL) |
IADL describes the more complex social and cognitive tasks associated with independent living, including taking medications, using the telephone, meal preparation, shopping, managing money, and cooking.
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| Long-Term Care |
When a person loses some of all of their functioning abilities because of a chronic illness, dementia, or other health issue, it becomes necessary to impart long-term care. This can include medical and other personal care services in the home by family, with home care assistance, in an assisted living facility, or in a nursing home.
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| Long-Term Care Insurance |
To help alleviate long term care expenses, elders may take out long term care insurance policies. Because of the growth in the need for Assisted Living, many major long-term care insurance policies cover some of the cost.
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| Medigap |
Medigap is an insurance policy program that supplements Medicare benefits, to help pay for Medicare deductibles, prescription drugs, or other services beyond Medicare’s support.
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| Ombudsman |
The Ombudsman Program is a public advocacy program supported by the government that supports for the rights of those residing in 24-hour long-term care facilities. Program volunteers help by monitoring facilities and helping residents resolve any conflicts with the staff.
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| Pre-Admission Screening |
Prior to being admitted to a nursing home or other long-term care facility, a senior may be screened to assess the level of his or her functioning capabilities and medical and personal care needs. This professional screening helps to determine which particular type of facility will best meet the needs of the patient.
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| Resident Care Plan |
Upon entry into a nursing facility, a team works to create a written plan of care for each resident. The plan outlines the resident’s medical, nursing, personal care, and social needs, and lists services that are to be provided.Upon entry into a nursing facility, a team works to create a written plan of care for each resident. The plan outlines the resident’s medical, nursing, personal care, and social needs, and lists services that are to be provided.
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