Senior Care Authority

Common Terms

John Alagood, PhD, CPRS, CSA, CDP, Area Owner

PhD in Applied Gerontology
Certified Placement and Referral Specialist
Certified Senior Advisor^®
Certified Dementia Practitioner

106 N. Denton Tap Road, Suite 210-153 - Coppell, TX 75019

(469) 333-8830

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Common Terms

We have compiled this list of acronyms and terms you might encounter to help you understand and simplify the shorthand that is often used. It’s always acceptable and a good idea to ask questions if something doesn’t make sense to you!

Long Term Care Services

ADL

Activities of Daily Living, including bathing, grooming, feeding, toileting, dressing, mobility assistance

IADL

Instrumental Activities of Daily Living, related primarily to independent living, include cooking, driving or use of public transportation, managing medication, housework and others

AID and ATTENDANCE

Common financial benefit for eligible Veterans to be used for care needs

LTC

long-term care, generally assisted living, memory care, or skilled nursing

independent living, no care, unlicensed, but may offer meals in common dining room, housekeeping, some transportation

assisted living, for people needing assistance with ADLs, med management, includes meals, laundry, housekeeping, some transportation to appointments, planned activities and excursions

memory care, services provided in assisted living with additional care and supervision for those with cognitive impairment, includes appropriate activities

CCRC

continuing care retirement community, may require a buy in, usually offers all levels of care through end of life

SNF

skilled nursing facility, for those requiring medical services as part of their care plan; also used for post acute rehabilitation

APS

Adult Protective Services

OMBUDSMEN

protects residents’ rights in assisted and memory care communities

Service Providers

CDP

certified dementia practitioner

CNA

certified nursing assistant

CSA

certified senior advisor

HHA

home health aide

LVN

licensed vocational nurse

LPN

licensed practical nurse

registered nurse

nurse practitioner

PCP

primary care provider

Medical

medical shorthand for diagnosis

ALZ

Alzheimer’s Disease

Parkinson’s Disease

FTL

Frontal Temporal Lobe Dementia

DLB

Dementia with Lewy Bodies

MCI

Mild Cognitive Impairment

COPD

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

CHF

congestive heart failure

DNR

Do not resuscitate

Advanced Directive

POA

Power of Attorney (one for healthcare, and one for financial)

"Thank you for your skillful negotiation. You helped make the perfect community for mom work financially."

Joel H. / Irving, TX

“I did not feel alone anymore with this enormous decision.”

- Sylvia P. / Crossroads, TX

“Thank you for your skillful negotiation. You helped make the perfect community for mom work financially.”

- Joel H / Irving, TX

“Your services were terrific and our parents are very happy with their new community!”

- Lisa K. / Plano, TX

"Bonita is a 10! Smart, organized, caring, resourceful, energetic, all the things you want and need when searching for the best solutions to those you care about. I would highly recommend Bonita to anyone who would like help caring for someone they love. I've been blessed to have her in my corner!"

- Jeff Taber

“Thank you for your skillful negotiation. You helped make the perfect community for mom work financially.”

- Joel H / Irving, TX

“Your services were terrific and our parents are very happy with their new community!”

- Lisa K. / Plano, TX

"Ms. Bonita Plested assisted my son with housing and in home care. She has been very compassionate, understanding, supportive and professional. Thank you for your assistance in this matter and it has been an honor to work with Bonita Plested."

- Laura M.

"Bonnie Plested of Senior Care Authority is given the highest quality star rating. My path crossed with Bonita when my 80 year old husband was a patient at Plano Life Care in Plano, TX. I became acquainted with this young lady in March/April 2024. It was not until July/August that I really came to know Bonita. My husband was diagnosed with dementia. This necessitated caregivers 24 hours a day of which I learned that having caregivers was very expensive. I called Bonita shortly after Mike was diagnosed and she took over from there. Bonita goes beyond the call of duty. I told her what I was looking for. Long story short she went to work to help me find a place for beloved husband. In September I found a place for Mike. For us it was just what we needed. Bonita is a person who is dependable, loyal and trustworthy. She does not leave her client hanging, but walks through the hard times with her clients. Bonita knows her stuff and is a jewel. I give Bonita the highest quality star rating. I recommend when you need help that you contact Bonita Plested at Senior Care Authority."

- Karen Hollon / Plano, Texas

Common Terms

Common Terms

Long Term Care Services

Service Providers

Medical

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“I did not feel alone anymore with this enormous decision.”

“Thank you for your skillful negotiation. You helped make the perfect community for mom work financially.”

“Your services were terrific and our parents are very happy with their new community!”

"Bonita is a 10! Smart, organized, caring, resourceful, energetic, all the things you want and need when searching for the best solutions to those you care about. I would highly recommend Bonita to anyone who would like help caring for someone they love. I've been blessed to have her in my corner!"

“Thank you for your skillful negotiation. You helped make the perfect community for mom work financially.”

“Your services were terrific and our parents are very happy with their new community!”

"Ms. Bonita Plested assisted my son with housing and in home care. She has been very compassionate, understanding, supportive and professional. Thank you for your assistance in this matter and it has been an honor to work with Bonita Plested."