Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
A professional trained and certified to provide health services including technical nursing services, administration of medication, and changing of dressings.
More Common Terms
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- Senior Centers Community or residential centers with activities and non-medical services designed for independent older adults to promote well-being, activity, social interaction and meals.
- Geriatric Care Manager Also known as a Case or Care Manager. A professional who provides an assessment of an older adult's capabilities to create a care plan to address housing, medical, social and other needs.