Senior Care Authority

Common Terms

Cynthia Perthuis, CSA, CADDCT, CDP

Serving the following counties: Charlotte, Collier, Desoto, Glades, Hendry, Lee, and Sarasota.

(239) 360-9781

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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)

Cynthia and her team were helpful, professional and caring. She was a great resource for learning about different options, levels of care, and facilities. And now that my mother has been placed, she has remained high touch and showed concern about how my family settles into its new situation. I highly recommend Senior Care Authority.

F.C., Staten Island, New York

“Truly, 'above and beyond the call of duty' is a fair description of the service Cynthia provided. Cynthia was our advocate and support all the way!”

- M.S. / Santa Barbara, California

“Senior Care Authority is an extremely caring and helpful agency. They work very sincerely every step of the way to ensure that your loved one is placed at an appropriate facility.”

- L.B. / Queens, New York

“Cynthia and her team were helpful, professional and caring. She was a great resource for learning about different options, levels of care, and facilities.”

- F.C. / Staten Island, New York

“Truly, 'above and beyond the call of duty' is a fair description of the service Cynthia provided. Cynthia was our advocate and support all the way!”

- M.S. / Santa Barbara, California

“Senior Care Authority is an extremely caring and helpful agency. They work very sincerely every step of the way to ensure that your loved one is placed at an appropriate facility.”

- L.B. / Queens, New York

“Cynthia and her team were helpful, professional and caring. She was a great resource for learning about different options, levels of care, and facilities.”

- F.C. / Staten Island, New York

Common Terms

Common Terms

Long Term Care Services

Service Providers

Medical

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“Truly, 'above and beyond the call of duty' is a fair description of the service Cynthia provided. Cynthia was our advocate and support all the way!”

“Senior Care Authority is an extremely caring and helpful agency. They work very sincerely every step of the way to ensure that your loved one is placed at an appropriate facility.”

“Cynthia and her team were helpful, professional and caring. She was a great resource for learning about different options, levels of care, and facilities.”

“Truly, 'above and beyond the call of duty' is a fair description of the service Cynthia provided. Cynthia was our advocate and support all the way!”

“Senior Care Authority is an extremely caring and helpful agency. They work very sincerely every step of the way to ensure that your loved one is placed at an appropriate facility.”

“Cynthia and her team were helpful, professional and caring. She was a great resource for learning about different options, levels of care, and facilities.”