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Healthcare Glossary<\/h2>\n

Browse definitions alphabetically or use the letter
\nnavigation above to jump to a specific section.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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A<\/span>
\nTerms beginning with A<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)<\/h3>\n


\nDaily Care
\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Everyday personal activities such as bathing, dressing,
\neating, toileting, grooming, and moving safely.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n

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\n

Advance Directive<\/h3>\n


\nCare Planning
\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

A legal document used to communicate a person’s
\nhealthcare wishes if they become unable to make or
\ncommunicate certain decisions themselves.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n


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C<\/span>
\nTerms beginning with C<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Caregiver<\/h3>\n


\nCaregiver Support
\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

A family member, friend, or professional who provides
\nassistance or support to someone with daily care or
\nhealth-related needs.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n

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Care Plan<\/h3>\n


\nCare Planning
\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

A documented plan describing a person’s care needs,
\ngoals, services, and other information used to help
\ncoordinate care.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n


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H<\/span>
\nTerms beginning with H<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Home Health Care<\/h3>\n


\nCare Type
\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Skilled healthcare services delivered in a person’s
\nhome when applicable clinical and eligibility
\nrequirements are met.<\/p>\n


\nRelated: Explore Home Health Care
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Homebound<\/h3>\n


\nEligibility
\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

A term used in certain healthcare programs to describe
\nsituations in which leaving the home requires
\nconsiderable effort, assistance, or may not be
\nmedically advisable. Specific requirements depend on
\nthe applicable program.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n

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Hospice Care<\/h3>\n


\nCare Type
\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Comfort-focused care for eligible patients with a
\nlife-limiting illness. Hospice may also provide
\nemotional and practical support for family members
\nand caregivers.<\/p>\n


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M<\/span>
\nTerms beginning with M<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Medicare<\/h3>\n


\nInsurance
\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

A federal health insurance program for eligible
\nindividuals. Coverage requirements and benefits vary
\ndepending on the service and individual circumstances.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n

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Medicaid<\/h3>\n


\nInsurance
\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

A public health coverage program administered jointly
\nby federal and state governments. Eligibility and
\ncovered services vary by state and program.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n


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O<\/span>
\nTerms beginning with O<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Occupational Therapy (OT)<\/h3>\n


\nTherapy
\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Therapy focused on helping a person perform everyday
\nactivities as safely and independently as possible.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n


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P<\/span>
\nTerms beginning with P<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Physical Therapy (PT)<\/h3>\n


\nTherapy
\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Therapy focused on movement, strength, balance,
\nmobility, and physical function.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n

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Plan of Care<\/h3>\n


\nCare Planning
\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

A written plan describing a person’s care needs,
\ngoals, services, frequency of care, and other
\ninformation used to guide care.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n

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Personal Home Care Assistance<\/h3>\n


\nCare Type
\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Non-medical assistance that can help a person with
\neveryday activities, personal care, companionship,
\nand other routine needs at home.<\/p>\n


\nRelated: Explore Personal Home Care
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R<\/span>
\nTerms beginning with R<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Respite Care<\/h3>\n


\nCaregiver Support
\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Temporary care or support that can give a regular
\nfamily or primary caregiver time away from caregiving
\nresponsibilities.<\/p>\n


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S<\/span>
\nTerms beginning with S<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Skilled Nursing<\/h3>\n


\nClinical
\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Clinical nursing services provided by qualified
\nlicensed healthcare professionals.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n

\n
\n

Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)<\/h3>\n


\nCare Setting
\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

A healthcare facility that provides skilled nursing,
\nrehabilitation, or other qualifying services for people
\nwho need care that cannot be managed independently at home.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n

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Specialized Care<\/h3>\n


\nCare Type
\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Care designed around particular health conditions,
\nindividual needs, or situations that may require
\nadditional support.<\/p>\n


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\ncontact Cuidado Casero or find a location near you to learn
\nmore about available services.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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A\u2013Z Reference Healthcare Glossary Browse definitions alphabetically or use the letter navigation above to jump to a specific section. A Terms beginning with A Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) Daily Care Everyday personal activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, grooming, and moving safely. 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A Terms beginning with A Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) Daily Care Everyday personal activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, grooming, and moving safely. 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