Assisted Living
Assisted Living
Assisted Living (pronunciation: /əˈsɪstɪd ˈlɪvɪŋ/) is a type of long-term care facility that provides different levels of personal and medical care to individuals who may require assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Etymology
The term "Assisted Living" originated in the late 20th century in the United States as a new philosophy of care for elderly and disabled individuals. It was designed to bridge the gap between independent living and nursing homes.
Related Terms
- Independent Living: A type of senior living where residents live independently with minimal or no assistance.
- Nursing Home: A type of residential care that provides a high level of medical care and assistance with daily activities.
- Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC): A type of community that offers a range of care from independent living to nursing home care in one location.
- Residential Care: A type of long-term care where residents receive assistance with daily activities in a residential setting.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Assisted Living
- Wikipedia's article - Assisted Living
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