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A seal of approval given by an autonomous governing body to a community or service provider. To become accredited, the community or provider must meet specific requirements set by the accreditation entity and is then generally required to undergo a thorough review process by a team of evaluators to ensure certain standards of quality. The accrediting organizations are independent, not government agencies or regulatory bodies. Some examples of accreditation bodies for the senior housing and care industry include:<\/p>\n
This term refers to day-to-day activities such as bathing, eating, grooming, dressing, toileting, administering medication, moving around and many other self-care or maintenance tasks associated with daily living.\u00a0Wikipedia: Activities of Daily Living<\/a><\/p>\n The AoA is an agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services. The Administration educates the elderly and family members about benefits and services available to them. Resources:\u00a0AOA.gov<\/a><\/p>\n Passed by Congress in 1980, this law establishes a clear and comprehensive prohibition of discrimination on the basis of disability. Resources:\u00a0Wikipedia: Americans with Disabilities Act<\/a><\/p>\n There are over 28,000 assisted living communities in the US alone. Assisted living is a housing option for seniors who cannot live independently and need help with medications and daily living activities, such as bathing, grooming, eating, dressing and going to the bathroom. Assisted living facilities are referred to as ALFs in the senior living industry.<\/p>\n Adult Day Services<\/a> offer structured programs with stimulating social activities, health-related and rehabilitation services for seniors who are physically or emotionally disabled and need a protective environment during the day. Participants are usually brought to the center in the morning and leave in the evening.<\/p>\n A concept that advocates allowing a resident to choose to remain in his\/her home regardless of the physical and\/or mental decline that may occur with the aging process. Resources:\u00a0Ageinplace.org<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Wikipedia: Aging in Place<\/a><\/p>\n A progressive, neurodegenerative disease characterized by loss of function and death of nerve cells in several areas of the brain, leading to loss of mental functions such as memory and learning. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia.<\/p>\n The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging’s primary mission is to build the capacity of its members to help older persons and persons with disabilities live with dignity and choices in their homes and communities for as long as possible.\u00a0Find your local Area on Aging<\/a><\/p>\n Board and care homes typically provide seniors with the same services available in larger assisted living communities; the difference is that these facilities are “regular” houses in residential neighborhoods that are equipped, adapted and staffed to care for a small number of seniors. The term “board and care home” is most commonly used in\u00a0California<\/a>. In other states, these homes may go by other names including “residential care homes<\/a>” or “group homes.” Resource:\u00a0More about Board & Care Homes<\/a><\/p>\n 65.7 million caregivers make up 29% of the U.S. adult population providing care to someone who is ill, disabled or aged. The word “caregiver” refers to the primary person in charge of caring for an individual with special needs, usually associated with Alzheimer’s disease. This person is usually a family member or designated healthcare professional.<\/p>\n Congregate housing is similar to Independent Living, except that it usually offers supportive services such as meals, housekeeping and transportation.<\/p>\n A court-appointed, legal representative of a person no longer capable of taking care of their financial and legal responsibilities themselves.<\/p>\n Full spectrum of care available at Continuing Care Retirement Communities which may include Independent Living, Assisted Living, Nursing Care, Home Health, Home Care, and Home and Community Based Services.\u00a0<\/p>\n A community that offers several levels of assistance, including independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing care. These communities usually offer long-term contracts or written agreements between the resident and the community which offer a continuum of housing, services and health care system, usually all on one campus or site.<\/p>\n A convalescent home is generally where a patient can recover from an illness or injury with short-term care and then return home.<\/p>\n The severe loss of intellectual functions, such as thinking, remembering and reasoning. Dementia is not a disease itself but a group of symptoms that may accompany certain diseases or conditions. Symptoms may include changes in personality, mood and behavior. Dementia is irreversible when cause by disease or injury, but may be reversible when caused by drugs, alcohol, depression or hormone and vitamin imbalances.<\/p>\n Dementiaville is the world’s first and only village for dementia patients. Resource:\u00a0Learning From Dementiaville, a Pioneering Dementia Care Village<\/a><\/p>\n Doll therapy is a form of Alzheimer’s therapy where patients can use dolls that symbolize people. Resources:\u00a0Pros and Cons of Doll Therapy<\/a><\/p>\n Designates any proficient adult(s) to see to an individual’s affairs should they become either mentally or physically incapacitated. It is imperative to keep good, clear records of such agreements and recommended that you have a lawyer draft any durable power of attorney.<\/p>\n The Green House Project is a non-profit focusing on environmentally-friendly and sustainable assisted living hosing. Resource:\u00a0Green House Project: The Next Big Thing in Long-Term Care<\/a><\/p>\n This act states the requirements that a long term care policy must follow in order that the premiums paid may be deducted as medical expenses and benefits not paid be considered as taxable income.<\/p>\n An organized system for providing comprehensive health care in a specific geographic area to a voluntarily enrolled group of members.<\/p>\n Provision of medical and nursing services from licensed providers and professionals in an individual’s own home.<\/p>\n Philosophy and approach to providing comfort and care at end of life rather than providing heroic lifesaving measures.\u00a0Hospice care<\/a>\u00a0can include medical, counseling and social services. Most hospice care is in-home, while specialized hospices or hospitals also provide these services.<\/p>\n Independent living is when an elderly person still has the physical and mental capacity to live independently but wants companionship from others his\/her age. Independent living offer specific services and amenities that cater to senior citizens and promote active, healthy senior lifestyles for the golden years. Independent living is not an option for someone who cannot care for him\/herself.<\/p>\n Unlike Activities of Daily Living, which are necessary for fundamental functioning, IADLs are not necessary and are the activities that let an individual live independently in a community, such as transportation and paying bills.\u00a0Wikipedia: Instrumental ADLS<\/a><\/p>\n A Continuing Care Retirement Community that offers an insurance type contract and provides all levels of care. It often includes payment for acute car and physician visits. Little or no change is made in monthly fees, regardless of the level of medical care required by the resident. The only fees that might change are the actual cost of living expenses.<\/p>\n A written, legal document that states the wishes of an individual regarding life saving devices and procedures in the event of a terminal illness or injury and is no longer competent and able to make decisions on their own.<\/p>\n Care given in the form of medical and support services to someone who has lost some or all of their capacity to function due to an illness or disability.<\/p>\n A U.S. state-appointed official tasked with ensuring an organization or facility remains accountable to the public who is outside of its typical chain of command. –\u00a0Locate an Ombudsman in Your State<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care<\/a><\/p>\n Insurance that pays for a succession of care giving services for the elderly or chronically ill. This care may be provided in a community or in an individual’s home with a nurse or aide.<\/p>\n Is the partnership of insurance and a health care delivery system. The goal is to coordinate all health care services received to maximize benefits and minimize costs. Managed care plans use their own network of health care providers and a system of prior approval from a primary care doctor to achieve this goal. Providers include: specialists, hospitals skilled nursing facilities, therapists and home health care agencies.<\/p>\n Public assistance funded by individual states in the U.S. for people who are unable to pay for health care. Medicaid can only be accessed when all other assets and funds are depleted. There are income eligibility criteria that must be met to qualify.<\/p>\nADMINISTRATION ON AGING (AOA)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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AGING IN PLACE<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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BOARD AND CARE HOMES<\/strong><\/h2>\n
CAREGIVER<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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CONSERVATOR<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY (CCRC)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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CONVALESCENT HOME<\/strong><\/h2>\n
DEMENTIA<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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DEMENTIAVILLE<\/strong><\/h2>\n
DOLL THERAPY<\/strong><\/h2>\n
DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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GREEN HOUSE PROJECT<\/strong><\/h2>\n
HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT (HIPAA)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION (HMO)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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HOME HEALTH CARE<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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HOSPICE CARE<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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INDEPENDENT LIVING<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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INSTRUMENTAL ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING (IADLS)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
LIFE CARE COMMUNITY<\/strong><\/h2>\n
LIVING WILL<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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LONG TERM CARE<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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LONG TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN<\/strong><\/h2>\n
LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE (LTCI)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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MANAGED CARE<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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MEDICAID<\/strong><\/h2>\n