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Glossary of Terms
Active Adult Living
Independent Living
An age-restricted community designed for residents of a
certain age (usually somewhere between 50 and 55) or older.
This is Elder-friendly housing accommodations with easier navigation and
minimal household maintenance. Imagine a quaint village, several dozen
friends and lots of margaritas with amenities that rival a luxury hotel.
Assisted Living
For Elders who need more care than independent living can provide –
but not round-the-clock medical services of a skilled nursing facility there’s assisted living, a long-term option that provides assistance
with the resident’s daily activities.
Memory Care
A specialized type of care designed specifically for Elders living with
Alzheimer ’s disease, dementia or other forms of memory loss.
Short-Term Stay
Companion Living
An arrangement that allows two individuals to share an apartment or
suite. Generally offered in assisted living or memory care communities.
For Elders who experience an accident or other unfortunate circumstances,
and require temporary care to recover. A Short-Term Stay can be thought
of as ‘a break’ from their current care situation.
Continuing Care Retirement Community
Skilled Nursing
A community that accommodates the full spectrum of aging care needs,
including independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing care.
Short or long-term care for Elders requiring rehabilitation following
surgery or illness, or who suffer from serious health issues requiring
complex medical services provided by a licensed professional.
Hospice
A type of care that focuses on the physical, spiritual and mental
needs as well as pain issues of the chronically ill.
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Validation Method
A technique for communications with those experiencing memory
loss by meeting them in their own reality.
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