long term care - ANS(LTC) It is a variety of services which help meet both the medical and
non-medical need of people with a chronic illness or disability who cannot care for themselves
for long periods of time.
skilled care - ANSmedically necessary care given by a skilled nurse or therapist
home health care - ANScare provided in a person's home
residents - ANSpeople who live in long-term care facilities are usually referred to as
home health care - ANStype of care generally given to people who are older, chronically ill,
and/or are weak after a recent hospital stay
clients - ANSpeople who receive home health care are usually referred to as
assisted living facilities - ANSresidences where people who need assistance with activities of
daily living can find care
dementia - ANSthe serious loss of mental abilities, such as thinking, remembering, reasoning,
and communicating
adult day services - ANScare for people who need some assistance or supervision during
certain hours, but do not live in the facility where care is provided
acute care - ANS24-hour skilled care given in hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers for
people who require short-term, immediate care for illnesses or injuries
outpatient care - ANSUsually given for less than 24-hours for people who have had treatments
or surgery and need short-term skilled care
rehabilitation - ANSCare given by specialists: physical, occupational, and speech therapists
restore or improve function after an illness or injury.
hospice care - ANScare given in facilities or homes for people who have approximately six
months or less to live
health maintenance organizations - ANSHMOs
preferred provider organizations - ANSPPOs
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