Residential care
Residential care
Residential care (/rɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl kɛər/) refers to long-term care given to adults or children who stay in a residential setting rather than in their own home or family home.
Etymology
The term "residential care" is derived from the Latin word "residere" meaning "to reside", and the Old French word "carer", meaning "to care for".
Definition
Residential care is a form of care where individuals, often older adults or those with disabilities, live in a care facility full-time. This care setting provides a range of services, including meals, personal care, medication management, and social activities.
Related Terms
- Assisted living: A type of residential care for older adults who need help with daily activities such as meals, medication management, and personal care.
- Nursing home: A type of residential care that provides a higher level of medical care and supervision for residents.
- Group home: A private residence for people with chronic disabilities who cannot live independently.
- Continuing care retirement community (CCRC): A residential community that offers a continuum of care from private apartments to skilled nursing care at the same location.
- Home care: Care provided in a person's home either by professional caregivers or by family and friends.
- Palliative care: Specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses, focusing on providing relief from symptoms and stress.
- Hospice care: A type of care that focuses on the palliation of a terminally ill patient's pain and symptoms and attending to their emotional and spiritual needs.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Residential care
- Wikipedia's article - Residential care
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