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Glossary W

Waiting lists Assisted Living: In-State Vs. Out-of-State (Decoded) Assisted Living: In-Home Vs. Community (Defined) Assisted Living: Respite Care Vs Long-Term (Explained) Assisted Living Vs. Continuing… Read More »Glossary W

Glossary V

Validation therapy Assisted Living: Studio Vs. One-Bedroom Units (Decoded) Assisted Living Vs. Memory Care Units (Unpacked) Variety Assisted Living: Meal Options (Self-Cooking Vs. Catered) Assisted… Read More »Glossary V

Glossary U

Urban Assisted Living: Urban Vs Rural Locations (Compared) Assisted Living: Small Vs. Large Staff Ratio (Explained) Assisted Living: On-Site Vs Off-Site Activities (Deciphered) How To… Read More »Glossary U

Glossary T

Tailored support Assisted Living Vs. Independent Living: Which One Is Best For You? Skilled Nursing Facility Vs. Assisted Living (Deciphered) What Is Memory Care? And… Read More »Glossary T

Glossary R

Raised toilet seats Assisted Living: Physical Vs. Occupational Therapy (Defined) Range of motion exercises Assisted Living: Medical Vs Non-Medical Care (Deciphered) Record keeping and documentation… Read More »Glossary R

Glossary Q

Quality Assisted Living: Non-Profit Vs. For-Profit (Defined) How To Ensure Your Loved One Receives Quality Care In Assisted Living Assisted Living: All-Inclusive Vs A La… Read More »Glossary Q

Glossary P

Pain management Assisted Living Vs. Palliative Care (Clarified) Assisted Living: Physical Vs. Occupational Therapy (Defined) Assisted Living Vs. Hospice Care (Clarified) What Is Palliative Care?… Read More »Glossary P

Glossary O

Occupational therapy Assisted Living: Physical Vs. Occupational Therapy (Defined) Assisted Living Vs. In-Home Care (Unpacked) Independent Living Vs. Assisted Living (Clarified) Assisted Living Vs Nursing… Read More »Glossary O

Glossary N

Natural surroundings Assisted Living: Urban Vs Rural Locations (Compared) Nature trails Assisted Living: Indoor Vs. Outdoor Amenities (Compared) Needs assessment process Skilled Nursing Facility Vs.… Read More »Glossary N

Glossary M

Maintenance costs Assisted Living: Indoor Vs. Outdoor Amenities (Compared) How To Create A Safe And Comfortable Living Space In Assisted Living Maintenance expenses Assisted Living:… Read More »Glossary M

Glossary L

Large communities Assisted Living: Small Vs Large Communities (Clarified) Large Facility Assisted Living: Small Vs. Large Staff Ratio (Explained) Large staff ratio Assisted Living: Small… Read More »Glossary L

Glossary I

Identification tags or microchipping of pets Assisted Living: Pet-Friendly Vs. Pet-Free (Compared) Immunotherapy treatment options Assisted Living: Pet-Friendly Vs. Pet-Free (Compared) Improved cognitive function Assisted… Read More »Glossary I

Glossary H

Hand washing stations Assisted Living: Meal Options (Self-Cooking Vs. Catered) Health and medical needs of residents Assisted Living: Coed Vs. Gender-Specific (Compared) Health and safety… Read More »Glossary H

Glossary G

Game nights How To Make Friends In An Assisted Living Community Assisted Living: Indoor Vs. Outdoor Amenities (Compared) Assisted Living Vs. Independent Living: Which One… Read More »Glossary G

Glossary F

Fair Housing Act (FHA) regulations regarding emotional support animals Assisted Living: Pet-Friendly Vs. Pet-Free (Compared) Fall prevention Assisted Living: Physical Vs. Occupational Therapy (Defined) Assisted… Read More »Glossary F

Glossary E

Educational lectures Assisted Living: Indoor Vs. Outdoor Amenities (Compared) Independent Living Vs. Assisted Living (Clarified) Educational lectures or workshops Assisted Living Vs Nursing Home (Demystified)… Read More »Glossary E

Glossary D

Dance therapy Assisted Living: Personal Vs. Group Activities (Compared) Dementia How To Find The Right Assisted Living Facility For Your Parent With Dementia Assisted Living… Read More »Glossary D

Glossary C

Caloric intake Assisted Living: Meal Options (Self-Cooking Vs. Catered) Canes Assisted Living: Physical Vs. Occupational Therapy (Defined) How To Know When It’s Time To Move… Read More »Glossary C

Glossary B

Background checks Assisted Living: In-State Vs. Out-of-State (Decoded) How Long Does It Take To Get Into Assisted Living? (6 Common Questions Answered) How To Ensure… Read More »Glossary B

Glossary A

Abuse and neglect prevention Assisted Living: Private Pay Vs Medicaid (Defined) Abuse prevention Assisted Living: Medical Vs Non-Medical Care (Deciphered) Accessibility How To Create A… Read More »Glossary A

Glossary 2

24-hour emergency response system Assisted Living: Private Vs Shared Rooms (Explained) Assisted Living: Medical Vs Non-Medical Care (Deciphered) Assisted Living: Private Pay Vs Medicaid (Defined)… Read More »Glossary 2