ADLS (ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING) 

The things we normally do in daily living including any daily activity we perform for self-care such as feeding ourselves, bathing, dressing, grooming, work, homemaking and leisure 

Aging in Place

The idea that a senior wants to live his or her retirement years at home as safely, comfortably, and as long as possible. LEARN HOW WE HELP

Assisted Living

A supportive housing facility for people who need extra help in their daily lives but don’t require 24-hour skilled nursing care.

At-Home Care

Medical care provided to seniors in their homes. Also called Home Health Care.

BOARD AND CARE / RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME

A small assisted living facility, usually a house in a residential neighborhood. 

CERTIFIED RELOCATION PROFESSIONAL

The Certified Relocation Professional® is a highly regarded competency-based designation program recommended for all mobility professionals primarily engaged in corporate/employee mobility within the United States.

CONCIERGE-LEVEL SERVICE

The highest level of customer service available, completely customized to fit each client’s unique needs.

CONGREGATE HOUSING

A type of housing in which each individual or family has a private bedroom or living quarters but shares with other residents a common dining room, recreational room, or other facilities

Conservator

A court-appointed representative empowered to manage affairs for a person no longer able to manage their own financial and legal responsibilities.

Continuing Care Retirement Community

A community offering several stages of independent and assisted living. Options range from private residences to skilled nursing care. Residents typically move from one level to the next as they age and increasingly need assistance.

Convalescent Home

A facility where a patient can recover from an illness or injury before eventually returning home.

Custodial Care

Help with personal needs, including bathing, dressing, eating and taking medication. A caretaker does not need medical training. HOW WE HELP COORDINATE SERVICES

DOWNSIZING

Downsizing your home means that you trade your present house for a smaller or less-expensive one.

Durable Power of Attorney

A legal document in which you designate another adult to manage your affairs, in the event you become physically or mentally incapacitated and unable to handle matters on your own.

HOME-SHARE

Nonprofit home-share programs that match seniors with roommates, sometimes including younger, college-aged individuals. Roommates often enjoy mutual financial and social benefits.

HOSPICE CARE

Programs that provide comfort care to critically ill persons no longer receiving treatment and nearing end of life.

Independent Living Community

A community of single-family homes, condos or apartments for seniors who are physically and mentally able to live independently and desire like-minded companionship. These communities may offer various services and amenities, including exercise and art classes, communal dining, transportation and excursions.

LIVING WILL

A written statement detailing a person’s desires regarding their medical treatment in circumstances in which they are no longer able to express informed consent, especially an advance directive.

Long Term Care Insurance (LTC)

Insurance intended to partially cover costs of assisted living, nursing home care or home health care for the elderly or chronically ill, expenses that aren’t covered by Medicare.

MEDICARE, MEDICAID AND MEDIGAP

Medicare and Medicaid programs are government programs created as part of the Social Security Act of 1965. Medigap is an insurance policy offered by private insurance companies to fill the “gaps” in coverage for Original Medicare.

• MEDICARE is the federal health insurance program for seniors 65+ years of age, as well as for people with disabilities.
• MEDIGAP INSURANCE, also known as Medicare Supplemental Insurance, this private health insurance policy pays for some things Medicare doesn’t, including deductibles and health care if you travel outside the U.S. It doesn’t cover long-term care, vision, hearing or dental.

MEDICATIONS MANAGEMENT 

Medication Management Services are a spectrum of patient-centered, pharmacist-provided, collaborative services that focus on medication appropriateness, effectiveness, safety, and adherence with the goal of improving health outcomes.

OCCUPATIONAL/PHYSICAL THERAPY

The main difference between occupational therapy and physical therapy is that OT focuses on improving a client’s ability to perform activities of daily living (ADL) and PT focuses on improving a client’s ability to perform movement of the human body. 

Palliative Care

Care that provides comfort and relief from the symptoms and stress of a critical illness. Palliative care can begin at diagnosis and be given during treatment. (Hospice Care, which also focuses on providing comfort, begins after treatment has ended and end-of-life is near.)

Respite Care

A supportive housing facility for people needing extra help with daily tasks, but who don’t require 24-hour skilled nursing care. This temporary institutional care of a sick, elderly, or disabled person provides relief for their usual caregiver.

Reverse Mortgage

A home equity loan for older homeowners. Instead of requiring monthly mortgage payments, the loan is repaid after the borrower moves out or passes away.

SANDWICH GENERATION

A generation of individuals simultaneously responsible for raising their own children while providing guidance and assistance for the care of their aging parents.

Senior Care Manager

A healthcare professional with a background in nursing, social work, gerontology and/or psychology who is trained to help seniors and their caregivers. He or she assesses the elder’s needs, navigates complex medical and housing services, plans and supervises care, and acts as a strong patient advocate. LEARN HOW WE HELP

SENIOR HOUSING

Senior housing is housing that is suitable for the needs of an aging population. It ranges from independent living to 24-hour care. In senior housing, there is an emphasis on safety, accessibility, adaptability and longevity that many conventional housing options may lack.

Senior Move Manager

A professional who specializes in helping older people organize, downsize, sort, sell, donate, pack and move.

Senior Real Estate Specialist

A real estate agent who is specially trained to address seniors’ unique home buying and selling needs. LEARN HOW WE HELP

Skilled Nursing Facility

A residential home with round-the-clock nursing care and living assistance.