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Glossary Terms
- CARF® ACCREDITATION
- Veteran’s Aid & Attendance Pension Program
- Transportation Services
- Transitional Care
- Support Group
- Subacute Care
- Speech/Language Therapy
- Skilled Nursing
- Short-Term Care
- Senior Apartments
- Second Person Fee
- Senior Living Community (Retirement Community)
- Respite Care
- Resident Council
- Rehabilitation
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Quality of Life
- Quality Care
- Primary Care Physician
- Power of Attorney for Health Care
- Power of Attorney
- Physical Therapy
- Personal Care
- Palliative Care
- Occupational Therapy
- Nursing Home
- Nursing Assistant
- Not-for-Profit / Nonprofit
- Non-Ambulatory
- National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL)
- National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC)
- Monthly Service Fees (also: Monthly Fees)
- Memory Care / Memory Support
- Medigap Insurance
- Medication Management/Medication Administration
- Medicare
- Medical Director
- Medicaid
- Meals on Wheels
- Managed Care
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Long-Term Care
- Living Will
- Life Plan Community – also known as a Continuing Care Retirement Community
- Life Care / Life Plan Community
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- LeadingAge
- Kitchenette
- Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
- Independent Living
- Hospice Care
- Home Health Care
- Home Health Agency (HHA)
- Health Maintenance Organization (HMO)
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPPA)
- Home Health Aide
- Health Care Proxy
- Gerontology
- Geriatrician
- Geriatric Care Manager
- For-Profit Senior Living Communities
- Five-Star Quality Rating System
- Financial Counseling Programs
- Entrance Fee (also: Entry Fee or Buy-In Fee)
- Elder Care
- Durable Power of Attorney
- Durable Medical Equipment
- Director of Nursing (DON)
- Discharge Planner
- Dementia Care
- Dementia
- Custodial Care
- Convalescent Home
- Continuum of Care
- Continuing Care at Home (CCaH) often referred to as a “CCRC without Walls”
- CCRC Contract Types
- Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), also known as Life Plan Community
- Conservator
- Congregate Housing (also: Congregate Living)
- Charge Nurse
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
- Care (or Case) Manager
- Caregiver
- Buy-In Fee
- Board and Care Home
- Benevolence Clause
- Assisted Living
- Assessment
- Argentum – formerly known as Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA)
- American Seniors Housing Association (ASHA)
- Area Agency on Aging (AAA)
- Ambulatory
- Alzheimer’s Disease (commonly called just Alzheimer’s)
- Alzheimer’s Care Center
- Assisted Living Federation of America – now known as Argentum
- Aging in Place
- Advance Directive
- Adult Day Care
- Advantage List
- Administrator
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Active Adult Communities
- Accreditation
Video Stories
- A Faith Based Community
- A Thriving Theatre Collective
- Finding My Career Path
- The Importance of Staying Involved
- An Abundance of Activities
- Making a Meaningful Difference Every Day
- One Good Swing, and the Worries Melt Away
- How we Cultivate Ambaince for You
- Activities to Keep You Engaged
- The Joy of Keeping Busy
- A Secure Peace of Mind
- The Benefits of Dining Together
- Advice For Your Younger Self
- Finding Joy In Yourself
- Cherished Love Stories
- An Extensive Dining Experience
- Wonderful Social Experience
- Scrapbooking Your Memories
- Living a Comfortable Life
- It Was a Relief
- Caregivers Who Want to Know You
- Help Your Loved Ones with the Right Decision
- Opportunity to Develop Frienships
- Choose to Get The Help You Need
- Never Having Any Worries
- Finding Your Life Through Memory Care
- Wanting to be with People
- Finding New Home in Your Community
- Finding Family
- Activities that Support You
- There's Always Something to Do
- There's Nothing to Lose
- Catering to You
- Care That Makes a Difference
- It's Never Too Late to Flourish and Grow
- Living Life to the Fullest
- Navigating the Journey
- Supporting Loved Ones with Compassion
- We're Busier Than Ever Before
- Warm Welcomes
- Care That Makes Sense
- Pleasant Surprises
- Be Strong and You Can Survive Anything
- Wonderful Dining Experiences
- Choosing the Right Community
- A Family in Community
- Exploring Communities
- Staying Active in Community
- Creating Connections
- Connecting with Residents
- The Decision to Not Wait
- The Time to Make The Move
- It's Time
- Live Life and Be Happy
- Removing the Burden From Kids
- A Good Decision
- Learning from Past Generations
- Finding a Perfect Community Fit
- Transition in Moving to Senior Living
- Happiness Requires Taking Risks
- The Benefits of Community
- Living a Life of Freedom
- What Made You Move to Senior Living?
- The Success for the Family and Residents
- Any Feedback is Great Feedback
- An Amazing Perspective on the Word "Freedom"
- Sooner is Better than Later
- A Life Changing First Impression
- The Importance of Lifecare
- Living & Aging Boldly
- Being Involved in a Community
- Senior Living's Warm Welcome
- No Limits on New Experiences
- Ken & Pat Through the Years
- Love is about Initiative, Persistence, and Fate
- The Bond Between Residents & Employees
- Improving Physical and Mental Health
- Independent Care Community Offerings
- 71 Fruitful Years of Marriage
- A Day in the Life
- Building Strong Relationships
- Memories of an Impactful Career
- Dick's Life Transition
- Senior Living Community vs. A Condo
- Loving Family
- College Memories
- Bill Reflects on his Time in the Service
- Staying Active & Connected in Your Golden Years
- Finding Friendship & Acceptance
- Patti Shares her Transition to a Senior Community
- The Key to a Happy Marriage from Don & Phyllis
- Cherished Memories from Don & Phyllis
- The Difference in Love Then & Now
- A Cherished Career
- Moving into A Senior Living Community
- Here's why Where YOU Live Matters
- Where You Live Matters!
- Life Transitions
- Helping Others & Enjoying Life
- Nell Recalls A Memorable Trip to Ireland
- Jim Shares more About Building a Happy, Healthy Marriage
- Marriage & Family Advice
- Jim Shares His Memory of Traveling the World
- Compassion is Key
- Sally Shares her Appreciation for Neighbors & Friends
- Ken & Pat's Love Story
- Memories from an Impactful Career as a Teacher and Mentor
- How they Decided to Move to Senior Living
- The Stigma of Changing Lifestyles
- Advice for People with a Passion for Music
- A Wonderful History
- Dan Shares his Love Story
- Dan Erwin Shares his Excitement for Life
- Finding Joy within Life's Memories
- Donna Reminisces on Life and Love
- Socialization Doesn't Have to Stop as We Age
- Being Mentally Prepared When Moving
- "One Day We're Going to Live There"
- The Best Reward You Could Ask For
- Having Different Levels of Care Matters
- Caring for Each Individual with Energy and Compassion
- Never Stop Making Connections
- Emily Shared Her Families Journey to Memory Care Community
- How Life's Challenges Spark Motivation.
- Being Kind Makes Life Interesting
- The Key to a Happy and Wonderful Marriage
- Why did Pauline Choose to Live in a Senior Living Community?
- Retired English Teacher Shares Her Favorite Book to Teach
- Secrets to a Happy Life
- Are Senior Living Communities the same as Nursing Homes?
- Unexpected Joys of Senior Living Community
- A New Found Community
- Abundance of Activities!
- "Old" is Just a Mindset
- Overcoming Apprehensions about Senior Living Communities
- Enjoying All Parts of Life
- Surprise and Delight at a Senior Living Community
- Never Too Late To Learn
- Precious Childhood Memories
- Keys to 96 Happy Years
- Why Did You Move to a Senior Living Community?
- Giving Back the Love and Care to the Elderly
- How Listening can Transform a Person
- Childhood Memories Lead to an Impactful Career