CAREGIVER BLISS
Glossary Definitions
Welcome to our comprehensive Caregiver Bliss Glossary. This resource is designed to help you navigate the intricate world of elderly family caregiving with confidence and understanding.
As the aging population continues to grow, so does the need for reliable information and support in eldercare. Whether you're a family caregiver, a healthcare professional, or someone seeking insights into the intricacies of providing care for the elderly, this glossary provides a wealth of knowledge at your fingertips.
Within these pages, you'll find an extensive compilation of key terms and definitions related to the family caregiver and elderly care industry. Our glossary covers a wide range of topics, from various types of care facilities like assisted living and memory care to crucial considerations such as legal and financial aspects of caregiving.
Whether you're looking to expand your knowledge, clarify terminology, or gain deeper insights into the multifaceted world of family caregiving, this glossary serves as your guiding light.
It's a tool designed to empower you with the information you need to make informed decisions, provide the best care possible, and foster a compassionate and enriching environment for your loved ones or clients.
Get ready to embark on this journey of learning and exploration as you delve into the essential concepts that shape the family caregiving landscape.
Caregiver Bliss Glossary Definitions
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- Active Aging
- Activities Coordinator
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Assessment
- Activities Therapy
- Acute Care
- Adult Care Home
- Adult Day Care
- Advance Directives
- Ageism
- Aging in Place
- Aging Life Care Professional
- Aging Process
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Andropause
- Anti-Aging Lifestyle
- Anticoagulants
- Antiplatelet Medications
- Assisted Daily Living (ADL) Assessment
- Assisted Living
- Assisted Living Facility (ALF)
- Assistive Technology Devices
- Atherosclerosis
- Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)
- Blood Sugar Levels
- Bone Health
- Bradykinesia
- Cardiologist
- Care Coordinator
- Care Plan
- Care Recipient
- Care Transition
- Caregiver Burnout
- Caregiver Contract
- Caregiver Education
- Caregiver Self-Care
- Caregiver Stress
- Caregiver Support Groups
- Caregiver Syndrome
- Caregiver Training
- Caregiving Respite
- Chest Discomfort
- Chronic Disease
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Inflammatory Conditions
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Chronic Skin Conditions
- Circadian Rhythm Disruption
- Clock Drawing Test
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Impairment
- Cognitive Stimulation
- Cohousing
- Comorbidity
- Companion Care
- Companion Services
- Companionship
- Complicated Grief
- Continence Care
- Crohn's Disease
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Dementia
- Dementia Care
- Dementia Care Mapping
- Dermatologist
- Discharge Planner
- Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Order
- Dry Skin
- Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
- Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA)
- Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care
- Dysphagia
- Elder Abuse
- Elder Law Attorney
- Elderly Advocacy
- Elderly Nutrition
- Elderly Rights
- End-of-Life Care
- End-of-Life Doula
- Endocrinologist
- Extended Care
- Fall Prevention
- Fall Risk Assessment
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Family Caregiver
- Family Council
- Family Dynamics
- Fatigue
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Geriatric Assessment
- Geriatric Care Manager
- Geriatric Pharmacist
- Geriatrician
- Gerontology
- HCBS
- Health Care Proxy
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Hematologist
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- High Blood Pressure
- Home Care Aide
- Home Health Care
- Home Modifications
- Home Safety Assessment
- Hormonal Imbalances
- Hospice Care
- Hydration
- Hypercoagulable Conditions
- In-Home Care
- In-Home Respite Care
- In-Home Support Services
- Incontinence Products
- Independent Living
- Informed Consent
- Irregular Heartbeat
- Ischemic Stroke
- Kidney Disease
- Klein-Bell ADL Scale
- Lethargy
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Life Review Therapy
- Lifelong Learning
- Liver Disease
- Living Will
- Long-Term Care
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman
- Meals on Wheels
- Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
- Medication Management
- Menopause
- Metabolic Health
- Mobility Aids
- Medical Alert Systems
- Medical Care
- Memory Care
- Muscle Rigidity
- National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP)
- Nursing Care Facility
- Nursing Care Plan
- Nursing Home
- Occupational Therapy (OT)
- Open Communication
- Pain Management
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Care Plan
- Palliative Medicine
- Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
- Personal Care Plan
- Personal Emergency Response System (PERS)
- Physical Therapy (PT)
- Postural Instability
- Power of Attorney
- Presbycusis
- Quality of Care
- Quality of Life
- Quality of Life Assessment
- Regular Check-Ups
- Rehabilitation Therapy
- Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM)
- Respite Care
- Respite Caregiver
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Restlessness
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Senior Care Management
- Senior Center
- Senior Life Enrichment
- Senior Living Community
- Shortness of Breath
- Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Infections
- Social Isolation
- Speech Therapy
- Stroke
- Sundown Syndrome
- Sundowning
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Supportive Housing
- Swelling
- Terminal Care
- Terminal Illness
- Terminal Illness Planning
- Tremors
- Thyroid Disorders
- Urologist
- Venous Insufficiency
- Vital Signs
- Wandering Behavior
We hope these glossary definitions provide you with valuable information as you navigate the world of caregiving.