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Glossary of TermsActive Adult LivingIndependent LivingAn age-restricted community designed for residents of acertain age (usually somewhere between 50 and 55) or older.This is Elder-friendly housing accommodations with easier navigation andminimal household maintenance. Imagine a quaint village, several dozenfriends and lots of margaritas with amenities that rival a luxury hotel.Assisted LivingFor 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 assistancewith the resident’s daily activities.Memory CareA specialized type of care designed specifically for Elders living withAlzheimer ’s disease, dementia or other forms of memory loss.Short-Term StayCompanion LivingAn arrangement that allows two individuals to share an apartment orsuite. 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 thoughtof as ‘a break’ from their current care situation.Continuing Care Retirement CommunitySkilled NursingA 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 followingsurgery or illness, or who suffer from serious health issues requiringcomplex medical services provided by a licensed professional.HospiceA type of care that focuses on the physical, spiritual and mentalneeds as well as pain issues of the chronically ill.26Validation MethodA technique for communications with those experiencing memoryloss by meeting them in their own reality.27
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