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Today's Terms
Assisted Living Facilities
Definition:
A facility that provides a combination of housing and personalized health care in a professionally managed group-setting designed to respond to the individual needs of persons who require assistance with activities of daily living.
Elder Abuse
Definition:
Elder abuse is a term referring to any knowing, intentional, or negligent act by a caregiver or any other person that causes harm or a serious risk of harm to a vulnerable adult. Abuse may be physical, emotional, sexual, exploitation, neglect, and abandon
Congregate Meals
Definition:
These meal programs provide older individuals with free or low cost , nutritionally sound meals served five days a week in easily accessible locations.
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