Care Options and Definitions

Common Terms in Care

Sub-Acute Rehabilitation
Care after a hospitalization for illness or injury, including skilled nursing and physical, occupational and speech therapy
Assisted Living
Assisted Living is residential living supported by caregivers who help with the activities of daily living (ADLs, i.e. bathing, dressing and medication management).
Long-Term Care
Residential care people who need licensed 24-hour skilled nursing care, including people with Alzheimer’s/dementia
Alzheimer’s/Memory Care
Secure residential or day care services for people with dementia
Respite Care
Short-term care for people under the care of loved ones at home