Adaptive/Assistive Equipment
An appliance or device which assists an individual in caring for themselves or performing work or leisure activities.
More Common Terms
- Registered Nurse (RN) A state-licensed individual who has completed training and passed a specific examination in order to perform nursing services.
- Discharge Planner A social worker or nurse who assists a patient with health care arrangements following a hospital stay.
- Age Restricted Communities A housing area or development, often gated, that restricts ownership and residency to individuals who are over a set age. These communities are set up to accommodate older adults.